Pictures from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park - this was BEFORE the Government shutdown at 12:01 today...

Lonely tree near Cades Cove.

The "troll" guarding the bridge on the nature hike.

This old Tulip tree is located at the west end of the

Nature Trail near the Sugarland Visitor Center.

Cataract Falls near the Sugarland Visitor Center.

View from Newfound Gap.

View from the top of Clingman's Dome.

There is a very nice tower with ramp access.