tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post693599766787543227..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Smoky Mountains (WW # 137)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-24478493063961945372018-03-25T21:31:12.638-05:002018-03-25T21:31:12.638-05:00Thanks. Really, the picture do not do this trip j...Thanks. Really, the picture do not do this trip justice. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-44196330443877065902018-03-25T21:30:28.036-05:002018-03-25T21:30:28.036-05:00I think it's time for you to return to that ar...I think it's time for you to return to that area. We could have stayed on for days and just kept hiking. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-15010156667709288312018-03-25T21:29:29.256-05:002018-03-25T21:29:29.256-05:00There is really something for everyone in that are...There is really something for everyone in that area, whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or not. The Smokies are so unique and make for stunning colors at sunrise and sunset. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-20410166169295657892018-03-25T21:28:04.877-05:002018-03-25T21:28:04.877-05:00It was fun. Any time spent with a kid is always c...It was fun. Any time spent with a kid is always cherished. We may have to make it an annual thing.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-45187327476285520602018-03-25T21:27:18.602-05:002018-03-25T21:27:18.602-05:00It really is a great way to "unplug" esp...It really is a great way to "unplug" especially since our phones had no service on those trails anyway! LOL. I love spending time outdoors.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-81379458635995916142018-03-25T21:26:26.567-05:002018-03-25T21:26:26.567-05:00I honeymooned there many ages ago Janelle. It'...I honeymooned there many ages ago Janelle. It's a great area to visit! Don't you have one of those coming up soon?HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-27390298739724554102018-03-25T21:22:37.779-05:002018-03-25T21:22:37.779-05:00I knew going into the half it would be an easy tra...I knew going into the half it would be an easy training run after our hiking. We were having so much fun hiking, we just couldn't stop. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-69771361223916203062018-03-25T21:19:58.186-05:002018-03-25T21:19:58.186-05:00Yes, I later saw Clingman's Dome was closed bu...Yes, I later saw Clingman's Dome was closed but I didn't read why. We had not planned to go out there anyway. It's weird -- a big blob of concrete spoils the beauty in my opinion. LOL. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-59694074651725624432018-03-25T21:17:49.221-05:002018-03-25T21:17:49.221-05:00The race was hilly (as expected) so I just took my...The race was hilly (as expected) so I just took my time and had fun.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-49683839998110854002018-03-25T21:17:06.934-05:002018-03-25T21:17:06.934-05:00We say so many people falling on the ice and in th...We say so many people falling on the ice and in the mud. I struggled with the ice but my son actually had a worse time in the mud. Both were so slippery.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-5804110120748100362018-03-25T21:15:26.896-05:002018-03-25T21:15:26.896-05:00It's always a treat to spend time with any of ...It's always a treat to spend time with any of my kids. I'm lucky to have enjoyed one on one trips with all of them.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-70838195823016239422018-03-25T21:14:37.602-05:002018-03-25T21:14:37.602-05:00If I can spend time with family, be outside, breat...If I can spend time with family, be outside, breathe fresh air, feel the sunshine, and do something active -- I will never complain. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-74679638813196122392018-03-25T21:13:29.000-05:002018-03-25T21:13:29.000-05:00We didn't go out to Clingman's Dome and I ...We didn't go out to Clingman's Dome and I later saw it was closed anyway. I'm not sure if it was due to ice in the area or the forest fires from last summer. <br />HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-38173487146028466952018-03-25T21:11:30.755-05:002018-03-25T21:11:30.755-05:00We've never stayed overnight in the Pigeon For...We've never stayed overnight in the Pigeon Forge area but I agree with you. It looks more touristy on a long strip of highway than Gatlinburg's quaint mountain town appeal.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-28708447793662573132018-03-25T21:09:41.668-05:002018-03-25T21:09:41.668-05:00You won't be disappointed. Gatlinburg still h...You won't be disappointed. Gatlinburg still has that small town charm but there are so many things to do as well.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-55917755732128818952018-03-25T21:09:01.629-05:002018-03-25T21:09:01.629-05:00Limped is more like it. I couldn't pass on th...Limped is more like it. I couldn't pass on the personalized medal or the coonskin cap, could I?HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-23500360570390657952018-03-25T21:08:18.789-05:002018-03-25T21:08:18.789-05:00These would probably be the closest ones to you. ...These would probably be the closest ones to you. Or maybe the cities of Helen or Dalonega in North Georgia. It's nice in that area too.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-84282233922375820892018-03-25T21:06:57.103-05:002018-03-25T21:06:57.103-05:00I was shocked at how much ice was still on the mou...I was shocked at how much ice was still on the mountain trails! It wasn't that cold. I guess some places never see the sunlight.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-56297920111279920912018-03-25T21:06:01.611-05:002018-03-25T21:06:01.611-05:00When the kids were small, we did easy hikes. It&#...When the kids were small, we did easy hikes. It's fun now that they are all grown to do more technical trails. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-24380185810995357912018-03-25T21:05:25.363-05:002018-03-25T21:05:25.363-05:00It really has grown over the years. There is some...It really has grown over the years. There is something for all ages and interests.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-12222589871628157772018-03-25T21:04:50.565-05:002018-03-25T21:04:50.565-05:00The aid stations ended being like the ones they ha...The aid stations ended being like the ones they have on Century Rides. You know...sit a spell and relax and dig into all kinds of delicious snacks. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-91801603607136303902018-03-25T21:03:50.673-05:002018-03-25T21:03:50.673-05:00I hope we can do more hiking, maybe as an annual t...I hope we can do more hiking, maybe as an annual trip. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-24522887686841026412018-03-22T07:55:41.879-05:002018-03-22T07:55:41.879-05:00GORGEOUS photos of your Smokey Mountains hike. Lov...GORGEOUS photos of your Smokey Mountains hike. Love it. Thanks!Chris Brownhttp://becomingelli.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-38559589530060253102018-03-21T21:12:51.409-05:002018-03-21T21:12:51.409-05:00Gosh I visited the Smokey Mountains for my 8th gra...Gosh I visited the Smokey Mountains for my 8th grade class trip back in the mid 90s! Your pics are STUNNING! <br />That race sounds intense! But really nice to see a race that is simply for fun :) <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697313764291261752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-19531063389221861052018-03-21T19:09:37.917-05:002018-03-21T19:09:37.917-05:00Great pics. We have been to Great Smokey Mtn. Nati...Great pics. We have been to Great Smokey Mtn. National Park twice. Loved it both times.We stayed in Gatlinburg, hiked, swam and learned history in the park. I have also been looking at the Raccoon Mtn. half and have a downhill marathon coming up in August. Enjoyed your post very much!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.com