The view from the Oconaluftee Valley overlook, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. October 14, 2011.
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Betsy and I try to get to the Smokies several times a year to enjoy the mountains and the colors. But the sky is almost always as beautiful as the mountains. This was the case in mid-October.
We drove Newfound Gap Road from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, into North Carolina. Once we got into North Carolina we stopped at the Oconaluftee Valley overlook. There were still clouds left over from the overcast morning, There was still a smoky appearance to the mountains, but what would you expect when visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
The view from the Webb overlook, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. October 14, 2011.
By the time we got to the Webb overlook, the sky was much bluer. The mountains seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see.
Webb overlook, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. October 14, 2011.
The skies were definitely beautiful that day, but then too, so were the mountains.
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On a personal note, Betsy and I are taking a few of days off for some much-needed R&R. We hope you all will have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll see you after Thanksgiving.
Tags: Mountains, North Carolina, Skywatch, Smokies
Senior Moments 
November 18, 2011 at 4:07 am |
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, George and Betsy!
November 18, 2011 at 6:55 am |
amazing views! we’ll get down that way one of these days! have a great Thanksgiving!!
November 18, 2011 at 7:28 am |
You photos are gorgeous, George. Its hard to imagine anything in nature being more breathtaking than Autumn leaves in the mountains.
Thank you for my Autumn dose of mountain beauty that I miss soo much.
You and Betsy remain in my prayers for good health and happiness, George. Enjoy your R&R together and the blessings of the Thanksgiving season,
Pam
November 18, 2011 at 9:37 am |
stunning views. now say can you say Oconaluftee three times really fast?
November 18, 2011 at 11:15 am |
Beautiful scenery, I like the sharpness of the images and colors as highlights. The sky truly exquisite. Greetings.
November 18, 2011 at 11:27 am |
I really like the contrast between the leaves & that blue sky in the last shot… gorgeous!
A great big Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours… God bless ya’ll!!! =)
November 18, 2011 at 12:09 pm |
Even though the sky is not as brilliant as in the other two, my favorite is the first picture! What a silly name for that valley! But I’m thinking it must be Native American and mean something.
November 18, 2011 at 1:24 pm |
Beautiful shots of puffy cloudy sky over the mountains.
November 18, 2011 at 2:12 pm |
Awesome scenes.
November 18, 2011 at 2:56 pm |
Awesome shot George. Ours here is gone and snow is here. ^_^
SWF
November 18, 2011 at 9:59 pm |
Lovely sky for travel.
Great shots.
November 18, 2011 at 11:18 pm |
Stunning photos you’ve captured – just the right time and place! Those puffy clouds are always a joy for me. Wishing you and Betsy a fabulous Thanksgiving time! Good health, good food, good fellowship!
November 19, 2011 at 12:36 am |
It is interesting to see less and less of thecloud as we scroll down your photos.
November 19, 2011 at 7:20 am |
Great shots George. I need to hire you guys to teach how to use my camera.
November 19, 2011 at 8:54 am |
Stunning mountain views…
November 19, 2011 at 8:57 am |
George, this is one thing I can always count on, with you! The layers upon layers of mountains!! I love these photos!!
And in the next post, I love the sunlight through the leaves!!
November 19, 2011 at 10:52 am |
Very nice shots.
November 19, 2011 at 11:57 am |
Happy Thanksgiving! I love your clouds, mountains and the fall colors!
Linda
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November 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm |
Perfect photographs! Happy Thanksgiving to you and to Betsy.
November 19, 2011 at 6:38 pm |
Love those clouds! Beautiful! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
November 19, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
Very beautiful George. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Betsy. Don’t eat too much!!! 🙂
November 19, 2011 at 9:10 pm |
These could not be any better….looks like it was the perfect day.
November 20, 2011 at 4:08 am |
Lovely views George. Your photos are great joy for my eyes!
November 21, 2011 at 11:48 pm |
Beautiful shots very well composed!!!
November 22, 2011 at 5:01 am |
Wow! Majestic and glorious shots!
November 23, 2011 at 8:22 am |
breathtaking views… beautiful shots. Have a great time and enjoy the Thanksgiving 🙂
November 23, 2011 at 10:16 pm |
Awesome pictures George…
Hope you and Betsy have a Blessed and Very Happy thanksgiving!
November 27, 2011 at 6:08 pm |
Your images are so majestic.
i hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.xo ter
November 30, 2011 at 3:26 am |
You must have had a wonderful time in this beautiful country of yours. Thanks for sharing and also for your visit, George!