Today we went hiking in the rain. On purpose. I can’t say that’s something we ever would have done while living in a house. But when it’s been a rough day and there’s a waterfall in the national park 8 minutes away, it was tempting. And you know what, it was perfect and exactly what I needed.
I’m pretty sure this is our 41st National Park or Monument! And the first of five we will visit in the next two months! We always feel a little more alive in a national park, it’s invigorating!
Did you know that Great Smokey Mountains National Park has more visitors per year than any other national park in the US? It’s big! We are focusing on the North Carolina portion this stay with the intention of seeing the Tennessee side during a different stay. The areas we saw today were really beautiful.