VivaLaVida in the Big South Fork

[Pschitt]

hey everybody,

Since Eric (86Scotty) told me about Big South Fork, North of Tennesse, and I still had to wait on some administrative paperworks, I'm just coming back from a one week trip in that area. Thanks for the advice Eric, it's definitely a great place to visit.

I had some quite cold days with a 7° morning but VivaLaVida's insulation and heater work great. I also had some snow but nothing scary for a Swiss guy!

Here are some pictures of the trip.


1. South Arch from Twin Arches

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2. The North one of the Twins: smaller but also thinner

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3. VivaLaVida on nice forest road

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4. A meet on the hike :-)

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5. Impressive Slave Falls

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6. Very elegant Needle Arch

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7. Hazard Cave, used as a shelter by indians years ago...

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8. 28 miles forest road to reach Kentucky...

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9. Cumberland River at Sunset

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10. Dawn colors on Cumberland River

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11. Wonderfull Northrup Falls in rainy day

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12. Détails...

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13. Entry of Bunkum Cave

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14. Flooded Big South Fork river

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15. Angel Falls, more rapid than falls...

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Then I moved in other places of North-East Tennessee:



16. Primroy Arch

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17. "Drive-in Triple Arch" which is a double than a triple arch...

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18. Icy roads...

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19. Icy roads (2)

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20. Canadian goose (not sure of the English name, sorry)

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21. Another bird, "Pluvier" in French... ;-)

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22. On the way back

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I hope it's not to many picture in one post...

Once more thank you to Eric!

Thanks for looking

[86Scotty]

Awesome Claude! I'm really glad you went up there and found all of 'the spots'! I was thinking you would love it from a photographers standpoint. I need to get up there again soon too.

Thanks also for posting the great pics. You are a great photographer. I can't wait to show my lady.

[SCBrian]

Once again great pics!

Down here it's still called a Canadian Goose. Its easier that way.

[BogusBlake]

Holy crap, nice pictures!

Looks cold but somehow not a problem.

[shadzima]

Great pics!!!

[dick]

Originally Posted by Pschitt

21. Another bird, "Pluvier" in French... ;-)

"Plover" en anglais. Great photos.

[Pschitt]

Thanks Dick! ;-)

[vwteleman]

Originally Posted by Pschitt

20. Canadian goose (not sure of the English name, sorry)

What, we don't speak English up here in Canada?



Great photos, by the way.

Cheers,
Brent

[Pschitt]

[UJOINT]

Lovely!