We took the long way round leaving Sweetwater, driving the back
roads through the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. We stopped at Apple Valley
Stores for coffee (excellent) and some shopping (bought ground coffee).
We
managed to book only one night inside the Smoky Mountains national Park, and we
found out why it was so busy when we reached the visitors centre. There is a spring
wildflower festival and all the photographers and botanists are out in force.
When we arrived at the campsite it was just lovely. After we
set up camp, we went for an amble along a nature trail, taking in the river and
even found some wildflowers.
We read books outside under the shade of a big
tree until it got dark. Very relaxing.
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