To begin our day we wandered around Cherokee
(mostly hoping that the kids would see a real Cherokee Indian).
Next we headed into the park. 
Today is a very special day for me because I get to go to Elkmont. I have been researching the people and history of Elkmont for a few years. This ghost town is very fascinating to me. The last time I visited here I was told that the houses were scheduled to be demolished so I was very eager to get there and see what had been left. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that nothing had been demolished and the Park Service is restoring 19 homes. 
I was able to capture images of the homes still left standing. Everything was very overgrown which was disappointing. Steve took the kids to the creek for me while I traveled the road, by myself. I was fine at first but then I began thinking of the bears, this area has very aggressive bear activity. So I began singing one of Creedance Clearwater Revival songs "The Midnight Special", out loud. I have been told once while hiking the AT that if you are alone to sing out loud so the bears would hear you coming and keep away from you. My singing kept the bears and all other people away!
Next we headed into the park. Today is a very special day for me because I get to go to Elkmont. I have been researching the people and history of Elkmont for a few years. This ghost town is very fascinating to me. The last time I visited here I was told that the houses were scheduled to be demolished so I was very eager to get there and see what had been left. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that nothing had been demolished and the Park Service is restoring 19 homes. I was able to capture images of the homes still left standing. Everything was very overgrown which was disappointing. Steve took the kids to the creek for me while I traveled the road, by myself. I was fine at first but then I began thinking of the bears, this area has very aggressive bear activity. So I began singing one of Creedance Clearwater Revival songs "The Midnight Special", out loud. I have been told once while hiking the AT that if you are alone to sing out loud so the bears would hear you coming and keep away from you. My singing kept the bears and all other people away! 
We left Elkmont and headed toward Gatlinburg to find our cabin. I get so giddy when I am in The Smokies. I just love this place.
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