Over the years, we visited the mountains from time to time. Returning home to the flat lands always left me a bit sad and empty. With that in mind, perhaps the things I'm enjoying the most are the hills, curvy roads, and multitude of trees.
There are 56 state parks in Tennessee (FYI Florida has 161), at least that many are listed in a brochure I picked up at Burgess Falls State Park.
There are 56 state parks in Tennessee (FYI Florida has 161), at least that many are listed in a brochure I picked up at Burgess Falls State Park.
We hiked the main trail, discovering remaining damage from last year's tremendous ice storm, which prevented hiking to the third and highest falls. However, as you can see by the pictures, the part of the park we did hike was well worth the effort.
We intend to visit as many of the parks as we can, starting with the ones in the middle of the state first and working both ways, as we are able.
We intend to visit as many of the parks as we can, starting with the ones in the middle of the state first and working both ways, as we are able.
| But mountains, hills, and falls aren't just a park experience. We visited a private home south of us with the garden club. The shot here is of their back yard. While it is true, we wouldn't want to be responsible for maintaining that piece of property, it's nice to know it exists. While driving through the Cove the other day around sunset, I noted the need to slow at the crest of each hill. Deer abound, and in a deer-MINI Cooper crash, the deer wins every time. |  |
 | Just for fun, this is the falls on our property. Yes. Things are different in Tennessee. Later. GEB |
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