Hello and Greetings from "chilly" Atlanta, GA. The temps are in the low 30's at nite but do warm up during the day. We've been here since last Tuesday and plan on staying for 2 weeks.
As the title says, we are meandering through the south-land and taking our time to see the many sights and attractions. Our visit to Chattanooga was quite nice and it is a great little city with much to do. They have a pretty nice art museum, located on a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River. They've converted an old river bridge to a pedestrian overpass ( see pic) and surrounded it with parkland and fantastic views of the river. They developed their waterfront into a pedestrian and bike friendly "river-walk" and offer lots of opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty while being close to the downtown hub. Ruby Falls, a 160' waterfall located 1100 feet inside Lookout Mountain is an incredible sight. If your intimidated by small confined spaces, I don't recommend it. Rock City over looking the Tennessee Valley is acres of beauty and the fall foliage was at it's peak (see pic). Being able to see 7 states from one vantage point is a unique experience. Of course we got to visit the Chattanooga Choo Choo !
After 10 days (we extended our original planned stay of a week) we headed south toward Huntsville, Alabama and got to marvel at the fall foliage throughout the Valley and were rewarded with majestic views. We spent 5 days in Rocket City, aka Huntsville and learned much about America's space program from the early days of Werner Von Braun through the current Space Shuttle Program. We stayed at an Alabama State Park at the top of a mountain range overlooking Huntsville and the surrounding area (see pic).
We're actually in Norcross, GA just east of Atlanta but at a reasonably priced park and just off I-85. We spent yesterday at Stone Mountain Park and climbed the 1,683 foot granite mountain. Tough walk both ways but the views of Atlanta were worth it. The Park is all decked out for Christmas and offered some good entertainment and some fun.
As the title says, we are meandering through the south-land and taking our time to see the many sights and attractions. Our visit to Chattanooga was quite nice and it is a great little city with much to do. They have a pretty nice art museum, located on a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River. They've converted an old river bridge to a pedestrian overpass ( see pic) and surrounded it with parkland and fantastic views of the river. They developed their waterfront into a pedestrian and bike friendly "river-walk" and offer lots of opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty while being close to the downtown hub. Ruby Falls, a 160' waterfall located 1100 feet inside Lookout Mountain is an incredible sight. If your intimidated by small confined spaces, I don't recommend it. Rock City over looking the Tennessee Valley is acres of beauty and the fall foliage was at it's peak (see pic). Being able to see 7 states from one vantage point is a unique experience. Of course we got to visit the Chattanooga Choo Choo !
After 10 days (we extended our original planned stay of a week) we headed south toward Huntsville, Alabama and got to marvel at the fall foliage throughout the Valley and were rewarded with majestic views. We spent 5 days in Rocket City, aka Huntsville and learned much about America's space program from the early days of Werner Von Braun through the current Space Shuttle Program. We stayed at an Alabama State Park at the top of a mountain range overlooking Huntsville and the surrounding area (see pic).
We're actually in Norcross, GA just east of Atlanta but at a reasonably priced park and just off I-85. We spent yesterday at Stone Mountain Park and climbed the 1,683 foot granite mountain. Tough walk both ways but the views of Atlanta were worth it. The Park is all decked out for Christmas and offered some good entertainment and some fun.
We'll be here till the 25th and then move east to Augusta and spend the holiday with my niece and her family.
Till next time,
Gene & Laurie
Till next time,
Gene & Laurie
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