Gatlinburg Vacation

Back on Sept. 11, Charles, Cameron and I started on our week-long vacation to Gatlinburg, TN. We drove the whole way, stopping for one night in a cabin at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground in Waynesville, NC. Charles wanted to show me where he stays during his motorcycle trips so I agreed, not really knowing what I was getting myself into :) I am just thankfully we only had to stay one night in the cabin because I don't know if I would have lasted any longer! (FYI, it wasn't that bad, just really uncomfortable for someone who is 7 months pregnant!)

The "cabin" (more like a closet!)

Inside of the cabin features one very uncomfortable bed

These next few pictures are from our stop at the National Forestry Museum which was not far from our campground. It was the site of the first school of forestry.

The three of us in a helicopter simulation ride at the museum

Inside one of the old forestry classrooms

An old logging train (Cameron loved it!)

Ringing the train bell

After one night in NC, we headed the Westgate Smokey Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg. It was a BEAUTIFUL resort and we had a huge 1 bedroom condo. We really enjoyed ourselves!

The view from our balcony

Inside the condo (kitchen, dining & living room)

Cameron waving to the carousel at Ober Gatlinburg which is a ski resort in the winter and during the summer features lots of different rides and activities.
On the carousel

The three of us posing in an alpine sled

Charles and Cameron riding the ski lift (at Ober Gatlinburg) up to the alpine sled track. I was a little worried about Cameron going down the track but the sleds are made with brakes

Coming down the track

Cameron loved it!

This is a photo of the Wild Bear Falls indoor water park that was at our resort. We got in free for the week so we went for an hour or two just about everyday! It was a really nice water park with a huge kids play area, lazy river, big pool, 2 hot tubs and 2 big slides

Cameron playing in the kids area