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We arrived in Tennessee a couple days before the auto road opened, so we killed some time in Gatlinburg. Staying in this cheesy tourist town was fun, it was a nice change from camping. However, after spending two days playing Glow-in-the-Dark Circus Mini-Golf and visiting various Wax/Ripley Museums, we were ready for some views.
On the 21st, the road finally opened. Up we went.
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The view from the summit parking lot was phenomenal. No need to hike the half-mile to the top if you just want some great scenery.
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Since we are highpointers, we did, of course, walk up the peak.
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After only a tenth of a mile or so, I noticed the USGS marker. I wasn't expecting to find it before we reached the top, but there it was...
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The peak's look-out structure is rather unique...
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Alex lagged behind, as she didn't appreciate the 95 degree heat...
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Once both girls were at the top, it was picture time...
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