Up on a Mountaintop in Tennessee

This past week I was on vacation in Gatlinburg, TN with my extended family.  It was an absolute blast!  We go there often because one of my grandparents is a co-owner of a chalet, but this was the first time we had gone for a full week in the summer.  This week, I want to recap what we did/give tips for what to do in Gatlinburg.  I actually have maybe been shopping, like, twice...because I spend most of my time in the national park, hiking and such, with a couple of trips into Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for other activities.  Here are the activities I will cover this week:

1. Laurel Falls Trail
2. Chimney Tops Trail
3. Go Karts and Coasters
4. Alum Cave Trail

I have many personal photos that I will share covering these activities, most of which are trails, as I said before.  Here's my challenge to you...next time you travel to Gatlinburg, don't go shopping.  I know, I'm a crazy person, but if these teaser pictures that I took throughout my week don't convince you...I don't know what will.  Happy traveling, and I will update you on these topics throughout the week!

Beautiful views (feat. my acoUstiKats shirt...if you don't know them...look them up, they are my fav a cappella group!!!)

A picture of Mt. LeConte is truly worth 1,000 words

Bonus picture of a baby bear we saw off of our chalet deck

Bonus picture #2 of the baby bear's momma