Multnomah Falls

[singlepic id=1544 h=480 float=left] A second shot of Multnomah Falls looking down from the top.  I like this one mostly because it was an excuse to use the WiFi remote shot feature of the a6000 in combination with an Android phone in order to hold it out over the falls on the… Continue reading

Smoky Mountains 2015 – Day 4

[singlepic id=1441 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 4 itinerary: 6:30 – got to Cades Cove (sunrise) Drove two loops around Cades Cove Started hiking Middle-Prong trail Turned back due to rain Stopped at “The Sinks” Returned to hotel – nap 4:30 – Chimney’s Trail 7:00 – return to trailhead Bear… Continue reading

Smoky Mountains 2015 – Day 3

[singlepic id=1404 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 3 itinerary: Slept in (forecast of rain) 11:30 – stopped at NOC for a hat 12:00 – Alum trail to Mt. LaConte 7:00 – return to trailhead Return to hotel, made dinner Went to Morton Overlook for sunset It was supposed to rain… Continue reading

Smoky Mountains 2015 – Day 2

[singlepic id=1354 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 2 itinerary: Stupid early – drive to Clingman’s Dome Nap in Clingman’s Dome parking lot 9:00 – Hiked to Clingman’s Dome Continue down the Appalachian Trail Fail to find Siler’s Bald 4:30 – return to Clingman’s Dome lot Returned to hotel Day 2’s… Continue reading

Mt. Laconte Lodge

[singlepic id=1409 w=480 float=left] The Mt. Laconte Lodge at, you can probably guess, the top of Mt. Laconte.  You can rent cabins there for an overnight stay at the top of the mountain, which, with a little additional planning can be made into a small through hike with light packs… Continue reading

Smoky Mountains 2015 – Day 1

[singlepic id=1336 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 1 itinerary: 9:30pm (CT) – depart Chicago (Midlothian) Drove through the night 8:30am – arrive in the Smoky Mountains Stopped at Sugarlands visitor center Headed to Ramsey Falls (+ coffee) 10:20 – started hike 12:15 – arrived at the fall 1:15 – start… Continue reading