Appalachian Trail Pics

Here are some pics from the Appalachian Trail hike.



I am on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina in the middle of the Smoky Mountains.



My brother Jim and I at Fontana Dam before we began our trek into the Smokies.



One of the many scenic views from the Appalachian Trail.



This snake was hanging out at one of the shelters, waiting for a hiker to throw down a sleeping bag. They like to cuddle up with hikers for warmth...



John and I pitched tents instead of sleeping with the snake.



This shelter was in the Smokies. It was the first time I'd seen one with a fence. That's to keep the bears out. There were signs up at every shelter warning us of "Aggressive Bear Activity". We chose to sleep in the shelter behind the chain fence instead of a tent that night. It was probably was a mistake as the other hikers in the shelter snored and snored and snored. I got very little sleep.