by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tucked into the southeast corner of Chattanooga is the 130-acre Elise Chapin Sanctuary or Audubon Acres. Karen and I spent an afternoon walking the grounds to take in the exquisite fall colors. Audubon Acres receives no tax dollars and operates on $6 admission fees or...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Nov 13, 2021 | Hiking, Hiking, Tennessee, Travel, Water Falls
The fall colors in eastern Tennessee exploded this week into rusty oranges and browns accented by brilliant patches of yellow and scarlet. We headed for higher terrain on the Cumberland Plateau to get a bird’s-eye view of nature’s spectacular display. The...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Nov 6, 2021 | Hiking, Tennessee, Travel, Water Falls
Eastern Tennessee’s leaves are changing hues at the higher elevations. We’ve been blessed with watching them near their peak. We’ll keep hiking and reporting as nature’s color magic continues.
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Nov 4, 2021 | Tennessee, Travel
On Sunday, October 24, 2021 we had a train to catch. We boarded the “Local” at the Tennessee Valley Train Museum’s Grand Junction Station to East Chattanooga. It was a trip back in time.
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Nov 2, 2021 | Hiking, Hiking, Tennessee, Travel, Uncategorized, Water Falls
Due to the constant fluctuations in water levels and intensities, Rock Island State Park is constantly changing and offers a different experience with each visit. We plan on timing a trip back after heavy rains to see the gorge at full capacity. Of course, we’ll...
