Unicoi Falls, Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee. October 15, 2010.
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I’ve mentioned before that Betsy and I like to take the back roads when we travel, especially when we’re traveling through the mountains. We usually travel the speed limit so the co-pilot has time to look around.
Many — if not most — Tennessee roads through the mountains have turnouts at fairly regular intervals. That’s a good thing and we take advantage of them fairly often.
Last October we were traveling in the Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee, when Betsy spotted Unicoi Falls as we rounded a curve. There wasn’t anything I could do about it at that moment, but I spotted a turnout just ahead. I pulled over and walked back to get this picture.
I realize there are times when a person has to take the Interstate. But when possible — slow down, take a back road and enjoy the scenery!
Tags: Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, Waterfalls, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
July 14, 2010 at 5:30 am |
Love the back roads myself!
July 14, 2010 at 7:27 am |
Very pretty. I personally prefer the back roads too George.
July 14, 2010 at 7:32 am |
That’s a great photo and there was a lot of water coming over the rocks that day.
July 14, 2010 at 8:18 am |
Sweet waterfall.
I seem to spend more time on the back roads than the freeways. I agree slow down and enjoy. MB
July 14, 2010 at 9:01 am |
Whenever I’m driving and I’m not in a hurry to get from point A to B, I prefer the backroads more than the freeways whenever that is possible.
July 14, 2010 at 9:28 am |
I like traveling the back roads too. So much more interesting than just zooming down the interstate.
Beautiful photo!!
July 14, 2010 at 9:31 am |
Great advice! Some day soon, we’re going on a ‘falls hunt’!
July 14, 2010 at 9:48 am |
Beautiful waterfall. We also roam the back roads, just enjoying the view.
July 14, 2010 at 9:56 am |
That’s the only way to travel really! Beautiful waterfalls — I kind of “collect” waterfalls as we travel — would love to add this one sometime. Great pictures on your blog — I scrolled down a bit.
July 14, 2010 at 11:20 am |
Nice shot George.
July 14, 2010 at 11:47 am |
I much prefer roads that are not interstate and try to stay off them as much as possible. look how much beauty we miss by driving with all the fast cars out there. I love sight seeing.
July 14, 2010 at 1:53 pm |
We love taking back roads…sometimes if it is a dr’s appt or something we have to be at at a certain time, we take the interstate or major highway, but come home on the back roads.
July 14, 2010 at 2:10 pm |
Did Betsy get to get out of the car and enjoy it, or was there just no place to park safely? I always prefer taking the back roads to the interstste, unless we are in a hurry. Much more beautiful scenery, and ususlly lots of photo ops!
July 14, 2010 at 3:36 pm |
I love the last paragraph George. Sometimes, the beautiful things are seen in the least expected place.
July 14, 2010 at 3:58 pm |
Look what you would have missed by taking the Interstate.Thanks for sharing your back roads experiences with us.
Blessings,Ruth
July 14, 2010 at 7:03 pm |
I just booked a ticket to escape the cold here to see your waterfall. I love all the pounding water.
July 14, 2010 at 7:24 pm |
I agree George. I always like taking the scenic route too. You get to see the real beauty of the area your traveling through and not just the highway.
July 15, 2010 at 4:59 pm |
This one is very pretty! I like backroads, too. Highways are find when you are in a hurry, but for photo trips, I’d rather go the back way.