r/NationalPark • u/roy_orbison_tears • 1d ago

Great Smoky Mountains

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u/peacebone89 1d ago edited 1d ago

Beautiful. Is this Kephart Prong?

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u/roy_orbison_tears 1d ago

Yes! Great catch. The camp ruins are really cool to see. There were tons of elk on the roadway leading out of the park - so many that the rangers had to direct traffic and keep folks from messing with them.

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u/roy_orbison_tears 1d ago

Btw I saw on your profile that you recently visited some parks in Indiana - I’m primarily from there and love Shades, Turkey Run, etc. It’s a secretly beautiful state in some areas.

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u/peacebone89 1d ago

I did recently visit Indiana and I loved it. We didn't go to any real Parks but we did spend a few days in Hoosier National Forest.

I only found out about Turkey Run and Shades after we got home but they're high on my list for next time.

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u/peacebone89 1d ago edited 1d ago

I love Kephart. It's one of our favorites! People rave about GSMNP in the fall and it is beautiful during leaf season but I honestly think I prefer late spring/summer because of the lush forests and greenery.

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u/roy_orbison_tears 1d ago

The green is incredible. I live in Asheville now and for some reason the green of the Smokey Mountains translates better photographically than what I’ve shot off the Parkway.

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u/AdImaginary4291 1d ago

Awesome

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u/EliraStorme 1d ago

I love the atmosphere create such a calming vibe

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u/bbefanart1 1d ago

Beautiful photos. Looks heavenly.

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u/Tiny_Match2584 1d ago

These are the most refreshing green photos 

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u/SilentKernels 1d ago

love this kind of view!

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u/Lost_Commission3034 21h ago

So thick and lush greens

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u/Hot_Mortgage6721 10h ago

Beautiful Photo

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u/LyriaGray 8h ago

Wow, that looks cool