Leaves

We drove up to the Smokies this morning in hopes that the leaves were changing and I'd get to take some pictures. Today has been the first real fall day here - low 60s and breezy. Maybe we didn't get high enough into the park, but there just wasn't much to see. It didn't help that it was overcast which made the little bit of color dreary. We didn't bother going up Newfound Gap Road because of all the clouds and fog. We doubted there'd be much of a view. We did drive up to the Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse, along Little River Road, stopped at the Sinks, and went over to the Tremont area. There were a lot of leaves on the ground, some yellow and brown leaves on the trees, but most of what hadn't fallen yet was still green. We didn't want to hike much since I'm due soon and stuck close to the car.

We also drove for a little while on the Foothills Parkway. They opened up a section for the weekend that is usually only open to bikers and hikers. As expected, the clouds prevented any good views.

The Sinks:


Tremont Area:


Do you think a bear did this or some bored picnickers?