Forest

It's the most diverse place I've ever been. Saw 25 species of animals in 2 days. Don't know if I've seen that many species other places in my life. Geysers, mud pots, waterfalls, boiling lakes, a lake that strattles the continental divide, beautiful Virginia Cascade and much more.

We saw a multitude of wildlife while we were there.

What can you say about Old Faithful? The power! When it blows, you can feel it. The whole parks is so big, you can't see it in a few hours, which is what I had. I would like to go back and spend more time there.

Lush green environment. Peaceful moist and cool. Heaven for a desert rat.

My husband, friends and I visited the Redwoods in California and Oregon. We had no idea they were so big. We drove our car through one. God surely made these trees to reach the heavens!

Went there once, would like to go again and spend some time. Trees, especially Redwoods... are so peaceful and inspring.

This TRULY is God's country! The gorgeous seascapes, the thickly ferned rain forests, huge, HUGE trees, Hurricane Ridge, The depth of the color GREEN...ALL AMAZING and beautiful. I would return in a heart beat to this most awesome region. My only regret was not to have planned for more time when there.

Elk and Eagles galore

Many, many, times over my childhood years !!!

Beautiful park.

LOVED this. We spend a wonderful time at a motel on the Blue Ridge Parkway... Could not decide if we wanted to stay there because it was bit expensive but then we learned that dinner and breafast were included! The lady who signed us in said her husband were right then busy fishing for trout for dinner! Wow! Dinner was amazing! The trout outstanding and then the chef (owner) came by with a pan with trout and asked if we wanted more!!! Later we were served a wonderful fruit pie for desert and again, the chef came buy and asked if we wanted anotherp piece! And the view in the photo above, was our view from our little cabin and the flankets were turned down with chocolates on the pillow! So, yes, the trip and amazing scenery, Gatlanberg, Tennessee in general, the mountains and all were breath-taking but our little motel put the cherry on top. Wish I can remember the name of it???

Beautiful old trees tower above. Kids enjoyed the walk as well.

The drive down in to the canyon is gorgeous. Stayed in the bottom of the canyon at the Inn. So peaceful, and quiet.

Looks lovely. would like to go some day.

What can you say, when you see these giants? They leave you speechless. Loved this place, and yes I DID hug a tree!

We camped, hiked and enjoyed the amazing scenery. A return is a must!

Huge trees!! The General Sherman is a must see while in the park and walk the trail with the house and senate and the president trees!

Season Schedule Status: Closed through Sun May 12 2013

Rosy Lane Campground is at 8600 ft in elevation. The campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River. A trail from the campground provides access to the gold medal waters of the Taylor River. The site is also very close to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. This government designated natural area is a great place for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. 20 campsites.