Tuesday, December 23, 2014

WW: Great Smoky Mountains State Park Views

Smoky Mountains Snow Photo
Smoky Mountains Reindeer Photo
Smoky Mountains Deer Photo

Delaware's weather forecast is threatening rain and thunderstorms for Christmas Eve, but at least I got to see snow-covered mountains when visiting Tennessee in early December. We even raced a reindeer (which was probably a whitetail stag, but I'm going to pretend it was Dasher on vacation before Christmas) when driving around the Cades Cove Loop in Great Smoky Mountains State Park. Dasher won, as he was faster than the 20mph speed limit for cars. His antlers were magnificent - I'm sincerely sorry I couldn't catch a better shot than the second photo to share. Farther down the trail, we stopped to watch two female deer playing in a field. It was a magical ride through the Smokies.

May the rest of your holiday season be filled with love, laughter and snow sparkles (even if it's white glitter instead of ice crystals), my dears!
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21 comments :

  1. csuhpat1December 23, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Very beautiful.

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  2. stevebethereDecember 23, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    I agree beautiful photos :-)

    Have a very Merry christmas :-)

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  3. Susan DemeterDecember 23, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful photos, and the mountains are definitely magical. You've captured them well :) Happy festive season. First time visiting your blog, but I'll be back. :)

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  4. An Apel a DayDecember 23, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    So pretty. I love the first photo so much!

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  5. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 23, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful. Just beautiful.

    Merry Christmas!!!

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  6. Ai SakuraDecember 23, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Wow the mountains look amazing! Merry Christmas!

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  7. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    This is beautiful! I'd love to see even a dusting on Christmas. It was 50 degrees in Michigan today.

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  8. Catch My WordsDecember 23, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Beautiful photos. What state are you in? I'm in West Tennessee.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2014/12/ww-celebrity-look-alike.html

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    1. Kristin AquariannDecember 24, 2014 at 9:03 AM

      Thanks! I live in Delaware, which was about a 10 hour drive to East Tennessee.

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  9. Dominique GohDecember 23, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Really beautiful pictures. Happy Christmas

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  10. Veronica LeeDecember 24, 2014 at 12:27 AM

    Gorgeous captures as always, K!
    Merry Christmas!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    I love the calmness of the place =)

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  12. Rhonda AlbomDecember 24, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    Interesting, I didn't know it snowed that far south in the US. Wishing you a Merry Christmas

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  13. Beth FDecember 24, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    I love the Smokies!

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  14. Kate SarsfieldDecember 24, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Wonderful piccies - so still!

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  15. katiecupcakesDecember 24, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas Kristin!!

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  16. Maude LynnDecember 24, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  17. Ascending ButterflyDecember 24, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Great photos! Looks super peaceful there! Happy Holidays + Happy WW :-)

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

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  18. SMA Old PostsDecember 26, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    These are amazing photos!

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  19. 2justByouDecember 27, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Love that top photo. It's so beautiful!

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  20. Natalie B.December 27, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    I took that same loop ride this past Summer. It's so beautiful! We even saw a mama bear with two cubs up in a tree munching down on the leaves. Too cool. Thanks for sharing!

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