Chronicles of the Willi

Exploring Roan Mountain With Aunt Frances

Congratulations to Aunt Frances to being the very first guest at our new house! May there be many more. (hint hint :D) Our days together were full fun as we explored the area, visited the sights, and took loads of pictures!

One weekend, we drove up to Roan Mt. to see the acclaimed rhododendrons growing on the mountainside. “Gardens” of rhododendrons grow wild on the slopes of Roan Mt. and draw visitors from all over the country. I could understand why after seeing all the gorgeous blooms for myself!

We stopped at a lake in Cherokee national forest, and a visitor center and nature trails along the way, and then finally drove up our destination. It was well worth the windy drive, even though we got wet through in the pelting rain (TN weather for you).

Enjoy the pictures! (And thank you Aunt Frances for many of them!)

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Filed under: Photos on June 24th, 2008

5 Responses to “Exploring Roan Mountain With Aunt Frances”

Andrew Higginbotham, on June 24th, 2008 at 7:49 pm Said:

What a grand time! Aunt Frances, I have an umbrella very similar to yours! I love that kind!
Esther, on June 24th, 2008 at 8:10 pm Said:

OH my GOOOOODNESS nate is becoming a giant! any way grand pictures very pretty looks like a lot of fun too
Sheila Delson, on June 25th, 2008 at 12:22 pm Said:

Hey guys…I love seeing all of you again…even if its only one sided :-). The photos are great….and you are the only family I know that is so adventurous - what fun!

Thanks so much for sharing!
xo
Aunt Frances, on June 25th, 2008 at 11:32 pm Said:

I had a blast spending time with you all…
or should I say, “Y’all?”

Peg Leg Nate cracks me up!
Esther, on June 26th, 2008 at 8:31 am Said:

Ya im with aunt frances lol peg leg nate is good lol