Crossing Tennessee

We prepared to leave the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Sunday morning.  I caught a glimpse of what had looked like someone walking a large dog, or at least thats what it appeared to be from my vantage point.  I laughed out loud a moment later when it came out from behind my car and into full view.  I felt both amused and a little awkward, still unsure how my outburst was received.  It just stopped and turned to look at me.  Not having my camera, I just said "Hi there", but there was only a nonchelant nod.  As it walked away I ran into the RV, grabbed my phone, and raced back out to get a shot.  I got 4 shots but he/she was already a good distance away and was not interested in a photo op. A BIG Mountain Goat is all I can only assume, almost 4 feet tall at the shoulder.  I wish I could have gotten a shot of him by the car when he was so close and stood still looking at me.

We headed out of the campground soon after and followed the Cumberland Ridge southwest.  Following the ridge along the highway made it obvious just how important the Cumberland Gap really was.  It would be quite some time before we came across another break in the Cumberland Ridge.  I was imagining a frontiersman riding past the Cumberland gap on his horse thinking "nah, there's prbably a better place further down" and then consumed with doubt a week later. 

Our next stay is at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.  There are 3 Campground areas but 2 of them are under upgrade construction.  We stayed here because it was convenient to visit friends nearby.  The campsite we got had water and electric hookups, a huge level pad, and is a spacious site overall. 

We'll be leaving here Tuesday morning and taking a casual ride west headed to a park we stayed at on our return trip in July.  Milan, Tennessee.  I'm so glad you could take time out to follow us here.  Let me know if you have any questions, I'm always happy to share.  Until next time, Cheers!