Knoxville, TN

We are getting closer to seeing fall leaves. The temperature has dropped, and a chill is in the air. Our first hike, House Mountain Trail, tempted us with hints of fall colors. I love hiking when the weather is brisk.

We visited the Tennesse Theater to see Lewis Black. This theater was built in 1928 and was considered the city’s first “skyscraper.” As I walked into the lobby, I was in awe of its grandeur, beautiful decor, and the feeling of luxury. It truly is a hidden gem, and Mr. Black’s humor made me smile.

Our next adventure took us to Meade Quarry. We put in the kayak, and the atmosphere was serene, and the stone walls were amazing. We couldn’t believe our luck as we were the only ones on the water. As we were dragging our kayak out of the water, we noticed a sign indicating personal watercraft are prohibited. Oops! We were glad there was no one patrolling the area, as we are sure a ticket would have been in our future.

Finally, fall colors! Our hike to Observation Point was everything I wanted to remind me of fall. Gold, yellow, red, and copper colors lined the trail as our boots swished through the fallen leaves. I wanted to jump in the leave pile again like a kid. Each wind brought a shower of leaves as they gently floated to the ground. The top of the mountain led us to a spectacular view of the Norris Dam. I couldn’t have asked for a better hike. Thanks, Tennesse, for bringing back memories of my favorite time of the year, fall.

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