Driving the foothills parkway was recommended and it was beautiful. Gorgeous views of the Smokies and a lovely curving road that at times seems as if you are just going to drive into the sky. This is a favorite of motorcyclists.
We stopped to have some snacks on the back of the trucks while watching a storm roll in over the mountains.
Elizabeth tried beef jerky for the first time (and was a fan!) Then the storm hit! So we headed underground to the Tuskaleechee Caverns. Discovered by a 6 and 8 year old in the 1030’s, the boys kept it a secret. Both were drafted into WWII; when they came home they bought the land with the mineral rights. The caverns are still privately owned by the family; we bought our tickets from the grandson of the 6 year old.
And a super cold riverbed!
We stopped to have some snacks on the back of the trucks while watching a storm roll in over the mountains.
Elizabeth tried beef jerky for the first time (and was a fan!) Then the storm hit! So we headed underground to the Tuskaleechee Caverns. Discovered by a 6 and 8 year old in the 1030’s, the boys kept it a secret. Both were drafted into WWII; when they came home they bought the land with the mineral rights. The caverns are still privately owned by the family; we bought our tickets from the grandson of the 6 year old.
Elizabeth thought the echo was fantastic!!
There was also a huge waterfall!
And a super cold riverbed!
We made it back and luckily the skies had cleared a little so John could get a little pool time before bed!
I think we are going to be glad for the extra time in Pigeon Forge!
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