Thursday, November 28, 2019

Happy Thankful Thursday!

 Happy Thankful Thursday!


Happy Thanksgiving! 
I hope you all have many reasons to give thanks.  


This is my last post on our road trip to North Carolina. On this last full day of our trip, we visited the Chimney Rock Park. The views and trails are awesome.  We hiked to the top of the Chimney Rock, to the Hickory Nut Waterfall and to the Exclamation Point.



 I am guessing this is an Eastern Phoebe, I was going by the sound I heard at the time.  The lighting is not the best for id.


 The tunnel to the elevator,  a 26 story elevator built inside the mountain. 


 This is a view from the natural made Opera box, the view is beautiful of Lake Lure in the distance.


 The rock shaped like a the Devil's head.


 This is a moderate hike uphill and lots of steps. But, we made to the top.


 A view of the Hickory Nut Falls





Happy mind, happy life. Choose to be happy!


I am thankful for all the things that are important in my life, my hubby and my family. 

I am thankful for all your visits and comments. 


Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday
Thank you to Yogi the host of   Skywatch Friday




Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!

61 comments:

chica said...

Lindas fotos! Feliz dia de ação de graças! Agradecer é preciso sempre! beijos, chica

MadSnapper said...

The one and only time I saw that view of the rock in the first photo, was at 8 years old. I am thankful the elevator was out of order because Mother would have dragged me screaming up to EXCLAMATION Point... it is beautiful and I am thankful to see it from your lens view... Happy Thanksgiving

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Belas fotografias desta magnifica montanha com paisagens espectaculares.
Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros

Tom said...

...Eileen, have a special day!

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Thank you for the reminder of being happy! Beautiful photos, and the Devils head was very special.
Happy Thursday!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I am not one who pauses at these moments to give thanks, but I will tell you what I am thankful for - nature, nature and more nature. What causes me despair? The way that we are wantonly destroying nature, nature and more nature.

Betty Manousos said...

Happy Thanksgiving!
sending you and yours my warm wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo
as always, i really enjoyed your post and photos. omg, that rock!

Lynne said...

Happy Thanksgiving Eileen!
Not sure how or why I am missing your posts . . .
You have always been one of my faithful favorites.
I will see if I can get you back into my notifications.
Happy Day Eileen . . .
love
lynne

Marie Smith said...

Happy Thanksgiving.

Such a fascinating area, Eileen. Beautiful!

RedPat said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Eileen! What a lovely place that is!

Birgitta said...

Like these photos! So special!

HappyK said...

Wow fantastic views!!

Mikael Bergman said...

What a wonderful place to visit
a beautiful view
and the tunnel was exciting

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Chica, so true.. I am always thankful. Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

It is a beautiful view, I was glad the elevator was working at this time. Have a happy day & Thanksgiving.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Tom! You too! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you marit! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, David! I love all things nature related. It is sad to see beautiful nature scenes destroyed by man.
Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Betty! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Happy Thanksgiving and thanks so much Lynne! It is good to see you! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Birgitta! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mikael! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

Jeevan said...

Amazing rock formations and great view on the lake and natural surroundings! Marvellous rock boring to uplift within the mountain... Thank nature and humankind for all these wonders to make life interesting and humble.

Happy Thanksgiving

rupam sarma said...

Amazing place. Great pics.
Happy Thanksgiving.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

Louca por porcelana said...

Stunning pictures! Happy Thanksgiving!

Red said...

Beautiful scenery Great photos.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

That is a fun and amazing place. I love how you explore it all.
Have a great Thanksgiving.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Me again, I love your statement about choosing happiness. Not discounting any suffering that people have, I think it is a truism that people can choose to be happy.

Bill said...

So much beauty, a wonderful place and excellent photos.
Happy ?Thanksgiving!

William Kendall said...

Amazing views from the high ground. Happy Thanksgiving!

carol l mckenna said...

Another amazing place and wonderful photography ~ Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving ^_^

Happy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Barbara Rogers said...

Hi Eileen...I haven't been up there in a few years...but it looks like you had a great day for a vista. Hope your Thanksgiving has been fun!

Crafty Green Poet said...

Beautiful photos, great rock formations and views. It looks like a wonderful hike

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Wonderful photos. The Devil’s head is a an amazing silhouette,, Beautiful falls, too! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

We can all choose to be happy. :)

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Juliet! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautiful views for sure!! LOL at the exclamation point sign. Love the Devil's head rock!

Small City Scenes said...

Beautiful. Doesn't it just amaze one the beauty of our country.
MB

Ranten said...

Hello Eileen! What a trip! And what a great view! Wishing you a great weekend!

Rose said...

These are some wonderful views!

Lea said...

Wow! Beautiful views!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Thomas Lee said...

Wow! Chimney rock.

italiafinlandia said...

Hello Eileen, I realize I had lost this post of yours. Very nice views!
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.
I wish you a peaceful weekend!

Lowcarb team member said...

Great photographs, it looks such a lovely place.
I hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

All the best Jan

2 gators said...

beautiful photos Went there in 97 didn't get to go to Chimney ROCK :( aging inlaws that couldn't do thee hike

Debbie said...

oh eileen, the rock formations are really incredible!! the tunnel, and nature are so fascinating. i like exclamation point, what a great spot!!

Jeanie said...

What a great hike and spectacular views. Thanks for sharing it!

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