Images from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 
March 20-27, 2003
Behold the Appalachian Trail.This may look like any pathway in the woods,
but how many paths can take you over 2000 miles? The trail runs from Katahdin
Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia. This section lies within the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park. At a size of over 800 square miles straddling
the border between North Carolina and Tennessee the park is one of the
largest protected areas in the east.
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On
the western edge of the park, Abram's Creek meanders through the pine
forest on it's way to the Little Tennessee river. Parker found Abram's
Falls and decided to record the scenic beauty for us.
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Heading east from Abram's Creek is the Cade's
Cove area. This is the most popular spot in the park for visitors
who want to day hike and camp. It's a 6800 acre valley showcasing the
Park's cultural history, natural beauty as well as providing many opportunities
for recreation.
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On the Appalachian Trail in the eastern-center of the park is Charlie's
Bunion. Not a road in sight, Charlie's Bunion is truly a beautiful spot
in the mountains.
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On the Tennessee side of the park near Sugarland is the tiny "Little River". It begins as a trickel up by the divide, gaining strength color and personality as it flows northwest for a while. Parker picked a spot that had everything going for it and created his oil painting.
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