Appalachian Trail Hiking Blog

 The long  journey home started at 7:00 this morning from Fontana Village.  The mountains and the AT have once again left me in awe of just how small we each really are.  The beauty and peace gained from our journeys on the AT always stay with me several months after I get home.  The AT is very challenging, but so gorgeous.  Our drive home today took us up the dragons tale highway;  313 curves over 11 miles!!!  The best word to sum up this journey would be tranquility, and the great fortune of spending time with my cousin❤️

 Our last official hiking day in the Smokey’s🥲. We hiked the AT as it crosses the Fontana Dam in NC, and hits the gateway of the Smokey Mountains National Forest.  This segment was so beautiful, and the hike was peaceful.  Heading back to Wisco tomorrow.  We enjoyed dinner and a cocktail at the Wildwood Restaurant at the Fontana Village, and were serenaded by an awesome bluegrass band called “Coddle Creek Band.”  A relaxing way to end a great trip!