An outing in Tremont

In an effort to enjoy both wildflowers and solitude, we ditched the busy 'touristy' trails and spent a quiet afternoon in the Tremont area of the Smokies along Sams Creek on 4.21.09.
We had the trail all to ourselves.


Pale bluets next to a cascade on Thunderhead Prong....



A stunning carpet of violets in bright purple and snowy white....










A delicate, lacy Fringed Phacelia....








The bud of a Dwarf Crested Iris....










.....and nearby, an Iris in full bloom.






Back to the Jeep.


"Wash me?"
Soon.....