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Spectacular Fall Color in the Smoky Mountains!

I'd like to introduce you to my friend and Smoky Mountain lover, Sandy Sgrillo. Sandy owns Smoky Mountain Llama Treks near Pigeon Forge TN. Her company does hiking treks all over the Smokies with her professionally trained pack-llamas. They are easy to lead(not ride) and make for a fun time with family and friends.

Sandy went hiking this past Sunday and shared with us this great fall color report from the beautiful Smoky Mountains. She gladly agreeed to let me share it with you! Thanks Sandy!

Fall Leaf Report by Sandy Sgrillo - Smoky Mountain Llama Treks Sunday 10/12/08

Hiked up to the Mt Cammerer Lookout Fire Tower today(this restored 1930's fire tower is the last of it's kind in the Smokies)....was DROP DEAD GORGEOUS! If I die tomorrow, it will be OK, because today I was half-way to heaven......

Took Low Gap up to the Appalachian Trail(a constant 5 miles UPHILL...just about killed me)....colors at the top were unbelievable! They're peaking up there now......

At the Tower, it was extremely windy and chilly, upper 50's, but just beautiful. We had lunch inside and spent time walking the catwalk...

Hey locals....if you can, get up there in the next few weeks or you'll miss out!! And for you out of staters...get your butts up here!!!! Im so lucky to live here.

Enjoy the pics! Smoky Mountain Photos by Sandy Sgrillo

Mt Cammerer Lookout Fire Tower - Smokies

Folks, hurry make your plans to get to the Smokies soon before all the beautiful fall color is gone - but of course - after that everything is a lot quieter, less traffic, etc!

Try our spectacular cabin rentals near Pigeon Forge, they are even pet friendly with approval. Plan to take a Llama Trek with Sandy while you are there !! You will not regret it.

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Posted by Cheryl Gilliam Home Staging-Hickory NC on 10/14/2008 10:42 AM

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29 Comments on Spectacular Fall Color in the Smoky Mountains!

OCT

2008

Hey folks, If you like these pics, I can show you the BEST spots in the Smokies for fun, spectacular scenery and low crowds......come join us on a llama trek and you wont have to carry a thing! Our fluffy friends will steal your heart and become a lifetime memory! smokymountainllamatreks.com

Gilliam, you find the most fun things to do! Your pictures are awesome! I think you will jump start our tourist industry all on your own! be good cw

Cheryl, The colors are spectacular---I love this time of year to see some of the gorgeous sites. Thank you for sharing, it makes me wish I were there.

OCT

2008

Gorgeous! It is usually so crowded in the fall. I need to find a place about 20 mins away. Your friends rides look great. Ill check into it.

Hey Sandy - Smoky Mtn Llama Treks.. Thanks so much for coming by and THANKS for allowing me to share your hike!! God bless,

Cheryl W, You have to thank Sandy for these pics.. She was gracious to allow me to share..
Carole, As stagers, I think all the colors inspire us!
Christina, Let me know when you can come, maybe I can hook you up with a great cabin and llama trek with Sandy.
God bless you all !

It is sooooo beautiful in MN this time of year, but when I take the dogs for a walk in the woods I am the pack animal, carrying the keys, cell phone, water, extra leash, etc. Llamas sound like great fun .

Hi Cheryl - I would love to see the smokies and all those gorgeous colors! I didn't know you could go on llama rides.....that sounds like a great time.

Great color! Our Rockies have already peaked, but there is still some color left, even after our first dusting of snow. Sounds like you had a nice hike, isn't it geat to get out in the cool weather and sweat glow? =o)

OCT

2008

Kathleen, I know what you mean !
Hi Ann, Why not plan a little getaway, but you can't ride the llamas, they carry all your stuff!!
Cheryl M, I loved the snow photo on your blog of CO.. I didn't do this hike, these photos and info came from my friend Sandy in the Smokies!!
God bless !!!

Great pictures Cheryl G! My husband and I got married in Pigeon Forge on June 1, 1999.

Hi Cheryl P, OK... so you are way past due a trip to the Smokies, right??? God bless,

OCT

2008

Hi Cheryl,
Our plans to get up your way had to be postponed. :0( Hopefully, we can reschedule soon.

Cynthia, I am sorry to hear that but you will make it someday soon.. God bless,

How gorgeous! I am jealous - we have no fall foliage in Los Angeles!

OCT

2008

WOW!! How cool would that be! I've never done the whole Llama thingy. What a fun way to explore. I'm putting this on my 'list' of stuff I gotta do soon. (When I come to visit!!) There is nothing more beautiful than the NC mountains. Luv ya sis! GBU!

OCT

2008

Hi Annie, YOu definitely need to experience fall either in TN or NC sometime, come on out! God bless,

Hi Elizabeth, Thanks, you have got to come! Now, the llama trek is in the TN Smokies and the Zipline is in the NC mountains.. You know I am kind of a bi-state girl between our properties in TN and NC.. God bless,

Hi Cheryl -- What beautiful photos. I love this time of year with nature's change of color and the crisp autumn air.

Hi Shirley, Thanks, I love fall also!! especially the temps! God bless,

NOV

2008

Cheryl, I LOVE the pictures! I haven't been to east TN in a couple of years. Definitely time to go there!!!

Hi Connie, Thanks for stopping by, yep-you need to get over to the Smokies! God bless,

NOV

2008

Lived in Knoxville most of my life and haven't heard of this fire tower before! I need to check this out! Very cool :) I was driving up in the Smokies today and the colors are still beautiful! I'm hoping the rain and wind tomorrow doesn't get rid of all the leaves. I've got a hike planned Saturday!

Hi Russell, Thanks so much for your comments. I advertised our cabins with you years ago. I met your dad, Russ. Your Homes and Land publications are great. God bless,

I'm in such need of a vacation, I just asked my husband who just left on a business trip, when we were going to get to relax, and and take one...he said never! Kidding of course, but it sure feels like it.

You're right Cheryl G, we are WAY past due for a second honeymoon in the Smokies! There are so many beautiful natural sites to see there.

NOV

2008

Those are beautiful photo's! Thanks for sharing with all of us!

Hi Cindy, Do you want me to call hubby and suggest the perfect Smoky Mtn cabin for a little R&R?? ;-) You guys really need to get up to the Smokies.
Cheryl P, Ok, you just have to make the plans and kidnap your hubby, call me and I will hook you up with a great cabin!!
God bless,

HI Ronelle, You are so welcome, my friend Sandy deserves kudos for these! God bless,

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