Some Of What Happens In The Smokies Ends Up On The Blog

June 08, 2026

Some Of What Happens In The Smokies Ends Up On The Blog

The drive to the campground also seems to take forever...

Kirklands Creek Campground and Cabins

1975 Kirklands Creek Road

Bryson City, NC 28713

828 488 6482

First night, first s'more.

Deep Creek is the best place to go tubing, painting, talking to new friends you meet on the trail, and, of course, fishing.

Pappy off on his own on a Loop Hike. This may have been the worst part of the day. We tried to catch up with him, but we couldn't find him. With each step we took, my anxiety got worse.

His saving grace was the rhododendron we saw as we trudged up the mountain. Not to worry, we found him waiting for us at the car.

Geez Louise!!

Jeremy getting breakfast ready! Delish as always.

Jeremy has the best fishing success along this trail.

Told ya!

Pappy was coming out of the shadows while driving down the mountain, and we came within inches of meeting our maker.

Not sure where we were headed, but we saw lots of beautiful mountains.

Darnell Farms DreamWhip is always, ALWAYS a great thing, any time of day.

Darnell Farms

2300 Governors Island Road

Bryson City, NC

828 488 2376

Another adventure in the books.

The NOC gift shop.

The Nantahala Outdoor Center

13077 Highway 19 W

Bryson City, NC 28713

828 785 5082

Waterfalls on Otter Creek.

Looking for the Wesser Bald Firetower.

The Bruces made it for dinner! Dinner on our porch. What fun!!

I couldn't fit all of mine in the pretzel bag.

Jon is our chef for this morning.

We saw an eagle!!

A little cat nap.

Amanda isn't great with all things medical. Adi pulled a loose tooth, and Amanda went to the front of the boat. We did get a thumbs-up from behind the gate.