Over the 2016 Veterans' Day weekend, my good friend Gina and I took a quick three-day trip up to Chattanooga, TN to see several parks and visit the Tennessee Aquarium.
An exceptional drought had blighted the area, draining rivers dry and stopping the flow of waterfalls. However, despite the disappointing conditions under which the trip was taken, we found many things to enjoy about our time in the area.
Here's highlights from the parks we visited.
The deep blue hue of the remnants of Little River Falls' pool.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
A peaceful moment staring down at the pure pool of water.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
Fall colors flank the slopes above the Little River.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
Pausing to look at the trees on the way to the bottom of the canyon.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
A distant dome of rock rises above the canyon floor.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
The dome reflects in the remnants of the river's water.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
The dry riverbed, parched by an exceptionally severe drought, in its stark beauty.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
Fall colors distract from my deep sense of sadness over the drought.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, AL
Cloudland Canyon, somewhat shrouded by smoke.
Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA
Smoke settles in the canyon's cleft.
Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA
Faint fall color clings to the canyon's walls.
Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA
The trees frame a late fall scene above Cloudland Canyon.
Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA
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