Clear Creek Gorge in Obed Wild and Scenic River Park, Tennessee. July 25, 2010.
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Sunday afternoon Betsy and I drove northeast of the Glade to visit the Obed Wild and Scenic River. This is a relatively new addition to the National Park system (1976) and contains one of the few pristine areas in this part of the country. The rugged and inhospitable terrain has limited settlements and land usage and there are few roads in the park.
The trail from the parking area to the overlook. July 25, 2010.
There is an overlook along one of few the roads through the park. We’ve hiked to the overlook before, but Sunday we drove to a parking area along the top of a bluff and then hiked a short distance along a well-maintained trail to the overlook.
Clear Creek Gorge, July 25, 2010.
At the overlook we could look down on Clear Creek (one of the tributaries of the Obed River) as it flowed through its gorge. There wasn’t a lot of water in the creek, but we could see people swimming in pools far below us.
Sunday was another beautiful, but hot, day here on the Plateau. But it was a great day for visiting a beautiful part of our world.
Senior Moments 
July 27, 2010 at 5:45 am |
Very nice George! It was so hot almost everywhere this past weekend. I imagine that water was very refreshing to those folks! Hope you have a great Tuesday.
July 27, 2010 at 7:32 am |
I lived on Clear Creek onece, but it was in KY. this shows us what our land was like BEFORE we became so Civilized.
July 27, 2010 at 7:34 am |
Looks great George! You know I would definitely enjoy visiting there.
July 27, 2010 at 8:27 am |
Tennessee sure has some beautiful country! WoW!
July 27, 2010 at 8:49 am |
Interesting post in part of the country I don’t think you have mentioned before. Beautiful area. MB
July 27, 2010 at 9:27 am |
Beautiful scenery…enlarging of these photos is a must to appreciate the beauty.
July 27, 2010 at 9:28 am |
What a beautiful park and a great way to spend the day with your Love!!
July 27, 2010 at 9:42 am |
I enjoy seeing your beautiful world, George.
I can’t relate to it being hot in the mountains though. We always traveled in the fall so when I see your photos it cools me off. Thanks 😉
July 27, 2010 at 9:51 am |
What a lovely part of your world, George! Love your photos as always! Looks like a great place for a get away! Enjoy your week!
Sylvia
July 27, 2010 at 10:01 am |
George I love your photos. You live in a lovely place… 🙂
July 27, 2010 at 10:31 am |
love the lush forest. wonderful shots.
July 27, 2010 at 11:34 am |
How wonderful that there are still some unspoiled areas so close to you!
July 27, 2010 at 12:35 pm |
with verdant pristine landscape, no doubt that a visit there would chase stress away. lucky you.
July 27, 2010 at 12:59 pm |
George: That is a wondrous place to visit.
July 27, 2010 at 1:27 pm |
Your part of the world is beautiful! It’s a good thing the roads are limited and the area is inhospitable for development. Is this a national or state park?
July 27, 2010 at 2:32 pm |
Beautiful pictures of your trip. I’m glad that Betsy was able to hike this short distance.
July 27, 2010 at 5:51 pm |
Oh my, George…I love those views…all of them. Can’t help but wish I was in one of them.
You have mentioned going to see your parents, but not reported how they are…are they still doing okay? Or as okay as can be expected for their age. I wrote Betsy last night and didn’t think about asking her…
July 27, 2010 at 9:13 pm |
Tis is indeed a beautiful part of the world.Thanks for sharing these images.The trail looks very inviting.
BLessings,Ruth
July 27, 2010 at 9:53 pm |
Fabulous shots. The landscape is beautiful and scenic.
July 28, 2010 at 7:35 pm |
Beautiful photos, George! The water water rafting is fun!