Another three-day stint between stops in town took Steve from Franklin to Nantahala Outdoor Center. Before he even left Franklin, however, he started with one of the finest breakfasts that he has ever had. Listen to what he had.

Another view, this time with Rowemer in the foreground, was taken from about 5,000 feet elevation.

The rain has stayed away and an opportunity to catch a perfect sunrise came just north of Cold Spring Shelter. While the picture doesn't do justice to the moment, you can see how a dry day can paint such gorgeous pictures in the sky.