We start the month with the unveiling of the new Gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains Arch in downtown Waynesville.
Then we cross under it for a rde to the Blue Ridge Parkway in search of Rhododendrons in bloom
I had heard that Rhododendrons on the trail at Pink Beds by the Cradle of Forestry we're at peak.
Disappointed the Rhododendrons were on their way out but the Mountain Laurel we're coming into bloom
Regardless it's a nice hike
A nice bridge
It's a 5.5.mile one way loop with some small parking areas along the way with historic buildings to see or some trailheads to Fall hikes.
Rhododendrons!
The Mountain Laurel are starting to come out.
I think we're almost there.
A few more steps
We're in the clouds now
A well deserved rest
Photo op on the way back down. Nice hike!
A busy couple week!
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