Trip to Tennessee

This weekend we made a trip to east Tennessee for Father's Day, Brent's mother's birthday, and the Cherohala Challenge. Here are some pictures. I believe that Tellico Plains is the most naturally beautiful place on Earth. Although I kept trying, the pictures just cannot do it justice --

The first five were taken in Tellico on the morning of the ride:






These are pictures taken at or on the way to my parents' house from Tellico:





This is a picture of the Freeman's garden:


Finally, a picture of the wildlife you are likely to encounter on a trip to Tellico: