Made it to the Smokey Mountains--busy place worth it all -went up to Clingmans dome over 6000ft great views --as you can see in the photos smog has moved in and limits the range--best be here in the fall they say is more crisp. Lots of hiking trails and no lack of bears . One side of the mountain --town of Cherokee NC indian reservation -no problem finding shops for headdress  mocassins and beads --gonna get the five tees for 10 bucks perfect for the hot weather coming up in Alabama and on the gulf.Other side of mountain Gatlinburg TN-home of the most profound Ripleys Believe it or Not--Store to buy any AS Seen on TV stuff  indoor outdoor rooftop underground miniature golf   tourist trap--cant believe it how crowded this was .Sort of good they are there and not where we want to be.Heading out for a hike today enjoying it all and meeting great folks