Day 3 - Great Smoky Mountains

On Day 3, we left our hotel after stuffing our faces with carbs and made our way to the Great Smoky Mountains. It was a mess getting inside the park -- so many tacky things in one place, the traffic was annoying, and the weather was not our friend. But, after much debate, we decided to camp anyway! It ended up being the right choice. We drove around the outskirts of the park and got some great views. Then we did a scenic loop in Cades Cove where we also set up camp!

Welcoming sign

Look Rock Observation Tower. Easy and worthwhile hike!

Another shot.

View from the top

Smokin' Smoky Mountains. Taken along Cades Cove loop

Cabin in Cades Cove

A church in Cades Cove

Our modest campsite

We were hit with an extensive rainstorm in the evening and decided to wait it out in the car before running into our tent. We spent a good amount of time playing cards in the front seat. Fun!

Day 3 Rating: Smoky Mountains are nice 10/10