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In the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park, just outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, there is a place where time has stood still. The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a 6 mile one way loop road that will take you on a journey through lush forest and flowing mountain streams. Along the way you will find 2 waterfalls, grist mills, log cabins, and other historic buildings. Your senses of sight and sound will become overloaded. Around every bend there is something to see and rushing water can always be heard. Nature is at peace here. Different types of wildflowers bloom throughout the seasons to add splashes of color here and there.
The subject of this photo is known as “Jim Bales Place.” This charming piece of property has been preserved for future generations to enjoy. It is just one of many stops to get out and stretch your legs and enjoy the surroundings.
I hope you enjoyed today’s post and I encourage you to join the conversation by writing your thoughts below as I truly like to hear from all of my visitors! 
Really like what Black and white does for this…
Thank you Arnel! It just felt like it needed to be black and white.
I love that Michael. Like being in the 1800′s. It has a timeless and tranquil feel.
Thanks so much Mike! That was the look and feel I was going for!
You are a talented photographer Michael.
Thank you so much for the kind words Mike! I truly appreciate it!
Wow! sounds like a great park to visit! Love the pic too!
God Bless You!
Thanks Dei! It is a beautiful park. If you have never been there, you should definitely visit there sometime. I can never go there enough! Glad you loved the pic! God Bless You too!
How perfect ! This is the ideal journey I would like to take. I’ll add it to my wish list if I ever make it back to Gatlinburg. What a wonderful place it is.
Thank you Bella! It truly is a wonderful place – almost magical!
Hi,
Wow, I love the old cabins, I can just imagine walking through the forest and then coming across the old cabins, a bit like a fairytale really.
Sounds like a very beautiful place, I love the sound of natural running water, and a waterfall in their too, a truly lovely place to go.
Hi Mags! Thanks for your visit today and for leaving these wonderful comments! It is really beautiful there. I’m looking forward to my next visit!
Wonderful! Michael, I’m curious how you found this place. Did you read about it?
Thanks Amanda! I’ve actually been visiting the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail for years. However on this trip was the first time I had noticed these cabins. There’s so many trails there and I always find something different every time I go. I hadn’t done any research on it but I just happened across it. Here is a link with more information. http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/roaringfork.htm
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Really nicely processed, Michael!
Thank you so much Eden!
Nice B/W HDR … Are you using Photomatix ?
Thank you! Yes I use Photomatix as part of my workflow.
I used to live in Georgia and spent many happy hours and days in these beautiful mountains. This post brings back so many pleasant memories and makes me long to go back.
I’m happy this brought back great memories for you! I love it up there in the mountains. Thanks for your visit and the wonderful comments today Mona!
You are welcome. When I cannot get back to a favorite place, I appreciate the chance to view excellent photographs that take me back.
What an absolutely wonderful shot, Michael! Definitely one of my favourites of yours, to date.
Thank you Anne! I really like scenes like this too. They seem to exude lots of character!