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I never thought I would say it but it feels great to be back in the mountains! Tennessee has certainly lived up to my high expectations; the roads haven’t been as scenic since I left the Southwest. The high-point (literally) was of course Great Smoky Mountains, the 9th World Heritage Site of my journey, but before I got there I experienced some strange things.
It started when I approached Pigeon Forge and I was met by a miniature-Vegas without all the casinos. I thought that I should visit what had caused this commotion so close to a national park and after a short detour I arrived to Dollywood. Since I wasn’t in the mood to spend $50 to spend the day at a theme-park I continued toward Gatlinburg. And a theme-park was just what I found, the entire town was full of museums, restaurants and commerce – not what I’d expected from the entrance of a World Heritage Site! I paid a quick visit at the Dukes of Hazzard-museum before I entered the national park and it was like night and day; untouched nature and amazing views. After a good climb I reached the New Found Gap at 5 046 ft and now I’m in North Carolina. I’ve just started my travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway and I’m sure that I’ve more amazing views ahead of me – and good climbs!
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