Smoky Mountain Camping Trip

Doug points out the direction to the Appalachian Trail

At an overlook

Doug & Katie

Willie getting used to fetch in the cold, mountain stream.

Chris by the fire

Doug, Connie & Steve

Too funny!

Since I met the Burgess family many years ago, I heard about the great camping trip to the Smoky Mountains when the boys were growing up. This summer, a second trip was scheduled and we met Steve, Connie and Chris in Tennessee for a great camping weekend. This was my first trip to the area, and it was beautiful - just as they had told me. We had one of the best campsites in the park, right along the river. Willie and Chubbs (cousins!) had fun wrestling and playing fetch in the water. We had great weather and great company - the most important thing for any camping trip.

Jordan Lake with Willie

Wet, tired dog.

Throw the tennis ball!

Chasing Doug down the beach.

We had a fun weekend with Willie, introducing him to swimming. He is a natural in the water - it just took him a few minutes until he was charging into the lake, chasing his tennis ball.