One of my favorite places is the Little Cataloochee Baptist Church in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's located on a serene ridge, and features the church, erected in 1889 and the churchyard, which is the final resting place of many former residents of the area.
To get there, you'll have to exert a little effort. It takes some tricky driving along miles of narrow gravel roads to get to the almost invisible trailhead, and from there it is a two mile hike along a broad, maintained trail to the church!
The Great Smoky Mountains National park differs from other National Parks which were created on land already owned by the government. People lived, worked, had babies, farmed, went to church, and died in the Smokies. The park was established by purchasing or condemning property already owned by thousands of title holders.
As a result, there are six churches still within park boundaries, and countless burial grounds dotted throughout. It's a great place for both lovers of natural beauty and aficionados of history!
The next time you are in the Waynesville area of North Carolina, plan a short hike to the Little Cataloochee Church. You won't be disappointed.
Photos Courtesy of Richard Weisser and Smokyphotos.com
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I like going to church when I am out of town or on vacation. I have to say, these pics are some of your best!
Mel...
Thanks, this is such a great place ... I'd love to take you and Tony there one day!
I love these photos...really beautiful! Your photography is always wonderful...Thanks for sharing!
Wow, how beatiful! I will have to make the trip. Thanks for commenting on my blog yesterday!
Mara...
Thanks ... this really is the one place on earth that I feel totally at peace! ;)
Cindy...
You're welcome, I try very hard to make a s many comments as I can!
This looks like a lovely place to visit. Thanks Richard for sharing.
These photos are gorgeous! The colors have such depth! And I love the churches too. Thanks for posting to the Things to Do/Places to Visit group =)
Lots of local history around each of these churches. It is a ball to check them out.
Now thats what a southern country church is suppose to look like. Great shots. I cant wait till spring has sprung and we take our weekends up there.
Mmm... what a lovely bit of eye candy. Looking forward to visiting with you in a couple of months. <3 C.
Richard,
Once again my friend you have brought the Great Smokey Mtns to life.
Cool pics Richard, I haven't seen this place before.
This is the kind of place I enjoy visiting. The history the spirits could tell us!
Richard,
There's just something about the little mountain church that speaks to me. Thanks. :)
Steve