The Smoky Mountains on Newfound Gap Road. May 10, 2009.
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The picture above was taken at an overlook on Newfound Gap Road in the Smokies. Newfound Gap Road (US 441) is one of the most popular drives in the Smokies and runs between Cherokee, North Carolina and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. There are several overlooks along the road, this is an unnamed overlook on the Gatlinburg side of the mountains.
The most popular Smokies views along Newfound Gap Road are autumn scenes and sunrise/sunset views. This picture features neither, but still gives an indication of the beauty of “America’s Most Popular Park”.
Tags: Scenic Sunday, Smokies, Tennessee
Senior Moments 
May 24, 2009 at 4:02 am |
Tis a Natures wonder George, brill.
May 24, 2009 at 6:05 am |
I’ve got essentially the exact picture. That’s a beautiful area….a lot like where I grew up.
May 24, 2009 at 7:22 am |
Breath taking..makes me want to come down there and see for myself!!
May 24, 2009 at 8:08 am |
Gorgeous!!!
May 24, 2009 at 8:10 am |
Mountains – far as the eye can see! As beautiful as a photo is, in real it must be stunning!
May 24, 2009 at 8:37 am |
Beautiful scenery!
May 24, 2009 at 8:41 am |
The Smokey Mountains are so beautiful!
May 24, 2009 at 8:43 am |
What a beautiful view of a neat mountain chain.
May 24, 2009 at 10:39 am |
I love the layers of mountains!!
May 24, 2009 at 11:23 am |
The Smokies are indeed beautiful with their layers of lush ridges softened by the misty air. I love your view!
May 24, 2009 at 11:52 am |
~It’s beautiful no matter~ Beautiful photo
May 24, 2009 at 12:24 pm |
George, I am already sort of homesick, and this makes it worse! Sure a beautiful view.
May 24, 2009 at 2:23 pm |
Easy to see why this section is so heavily visited. Lovely photograph.
May 24, 2009 at 9:18 pm |
Excellent shot and welcome to scenic sunday!!!
Cheers
Guy
Regina In Pictures
May 24, 2009 at 9:52 pm |
We are fixing to be headed straight that way George. Vacation is on the way. Yippee!!
May 24, 2009 at 10:27 pm |
Hi George, that is an amazing view. Have a great week end.
May 25, 2009 at 2:03 am |
Breath taking scenic shot!
May 25, 2009 at 6:29 pm |
What a GORGEOUS view!
Hugs and blessings,