SCENES ALONG THE PIGEON RIVER

The Pigeon River northeast of Newport is a beautiful piece of water. One can see all the way to North Carolina on a clear day.

 Above:  Steps to the Appalachia Trail

northern pintail

BIRD MURMERS - ALONG THE HOLSTON RIVER EAST TENNESSEE

WATERFOWL

Some of my favorite ducks and geese shots.

 REDHEAD

 MERGANSER LADY

 WOOD DUCK FEMALE

 MALLARDS

 CANADA GOOSE AT TOP SPEED

 HIDDEN BABY'S

 WOOD DUCK MALE - ABOVE

 MALLARD BABIES ABOVE  --  CANADA GEESE BELOW

 WOOD DUCK MALE BELOW

 MALLARD BELOW

 HOODED MERGANSER BELOW

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN?

These steps are located near the Pigeon River below the Duke Power Dam just off the interstate 40 Waterville exit.  They allow access to the top of that cliff you see which is where a section of the Appalachian Trail passes through.  They are very steep and made of flat, shale rock with cement applied at the edges to hold the stone in place.  They appear ancient as does the condition of the trail and the sign at the top of the steps.  Shade and I will check that trail out one day when I'm off.  As a note, the Sundquist State Forest is very near to this trail access as is Max Patch Bald and I am guessing this is National Park property.  If not it is very, very close to the park.

 View from the top

PIGEON RIVER EAGLE