Tellico River
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Tellico River
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Description
What would 100 million dollars buy during a time near the end of the 20th century? Well in this case, deep in the Southern Appalachian Wilderness, the tidy sum was enough to produce a highway that bikers and driving enthusiasts have always dreamed about. Funded with a grant from the National Scenic Byway program, the 43 mile highway is a "shortcut", connecting Tellico Plains in Tennessee with Robbinsville, North Carolina. The Cherohala Skyway, taking its name from the Cherokee and Nantahala national forests, twists, turns and climbs its way through rugged mountain peaks from the west at Tellico Plains. Several pullouts highlight the Tellico River as it cascades through the gorge. This area is a mecca for recreation, with hiking, camping, picnicking, swimming, bicycling, boating, fishing, hunting, and sight-seeing providing plenty of outdoor fun. Recognized as a premier trout stream, the Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee, free-flows for almost twenty miles.
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January 6th, 2019
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Comments (12)
Holly April Harris
Gorgeous! I didn’t know about this highway - now its on my list… beautiful photo! Congratulations! I am very pleased to feature your image in the Appalachia America group. It is a fantastic addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 8/7/22
Rachel Morrison
Simply beautiful! Love this perspective and refreshing shade and beautiful background light!
Cindy Treger
Ben, this is a beautiful capture - it looks so peaceful. Wonderful description also. f/l
Kay Brewer
What a lovely, peaceful scene! I like that you got down low to get the show - it puts emphasis on the little waterfall and makes it key to the scene. l/f
Swedish Attitude Design
A Marvelous piece you've have created! Very detailed and Excellent Executed! Love it a lot! ~ Sincerely Cia ~
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations Ben! Your excellent photo has been featured on the homepage of the Showcasing The South group. L
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