A personal, non-commercial photography and travel journal about researched trips across the United States.https://thebeautifulusa.com/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part7/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part7/The final Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountains chapter covers Friday Pigeon Forge photo stops, the return drive to Roanoke, and Saturday's drive home to Edison.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part6/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part6/Day six slows down with Lynn Camp Prong Cascades near Tremont, then returns to downtown Gatlinburg for Arcadia at the Gatlinburg Space Needle and an evening walk.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part5/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part5/Day five crosses Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg toward Cherokee, stopping at Newfound Gap and Kuwohi, then returns for an evening at Gatlinburg SkyPark.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part4/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part4/Day four is a full Ober Mountain day, including the Gatlinburg Tram, Sky Village Lift and Observation Deck, Ice Bumper Cars, Ice Skating, Rock Climbing Wall, Wildlife Habitat, Jump Pillow, and Carousel.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part3/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part3/Day three balances Gatlinburg downtown with Alum Cave Trail, turning back around the 1.9 to 2.0 mile viewpoint likely known as Inspiration Point.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part2/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part2/Day two moves from Roanoke to Gatlinburg, then into Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a dusk visit to Cades Cove after arrival.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part1/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2026-gatlinburg-part1/The Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountains family vacation begins with the long drive from Edison, New Jersey to Roanoke, Virginia, ending with an evening view from the Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2025-amtrak-part1/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2025-amtrak-part1/7,781 miles. 16 days. One coach seat. The first leg of an epic cross-country train journey from New York to Sacramento via the California Zephyr.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2025-amtrak-part2/https://thebeautifulusa.com/posts/2025-amtrak-part2/7,781 miles. 16 days. One coach seat. The journey continues from Sacramento through San Francisco — the Capitol Corridor, the Embarcadero, and first sights of the Golden Gate.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT