Chenocetah Fire Tower

 

This is the historic Chenocetah Fire Tower located in Cornelia, Georgia. Like the fire tower at Fort Mountain, this one was also locked up tight. This is another beautiful example of how some fire towers were both functional and also very pleasing aesthetically. Despite not being able to see the inside, I'm still glad to have visited this location. Some things just need to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. A view of Lake Russell below the tower was equally impressive. The grounds of this location are kept impressively clean and neat. Some masonry work needs done, but this is to be expected from a property this old. This is definitely worth spending the time driving to.

Cool Springs Overlook at Fort Mountain

 

Cloudland Canyon

 

Sewanee Natural Bridge

 

Another neat place on my recent trip was the Sewanee Natural Bridge. It was a rather wet morning, having rained quite a bit on the drive from the Nashville, Tennessee area on the way to this location not far from the Alabama border, so it was a bit foggy. Despite this, the pictures turned out rather well. This is just a short walk down stairs built into the hillside down to the bridge. It was a neat place to visit and only one other couple was there as I made my way back up from underneath the arch. Enjoy the pictures!

Roanoke Mountain Loop

 

The second most strenuous hike on my recent trip was the Roanoke Mountain Loop, which once could be driven up (indeed, I drove up to the top in 2010, as it is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway) but has been closed since 2018 due to mudslide according to multiple accounts. I looked for evidence of a slide but found none. 2 miles up and 2 miles back down the mountain was a good workout with some awesome views of the Roanoke area. Following are the pictures from this hike; to see all the hikes from my most recent trip, go here.

I often zoom in and out while shooting to get larger or wider shots, so enjoy!