An ancient, unused mountain home, along the "Roaring Fork" scenic trail that begins down town Gatlinburg, Tennessee

A truly beautiful place to build a home, certainly in your picture Sarah.

Doug, there are several of these historical homes along this nature/tourist motor trail.... many years ago, these were homes of folks that settled in these Smokey Mountains ... now the homes are maintained in this ancient condition for enjoyment by the tourist and visitors.

thank Doug, Sarah

This shot certainly gives the impression that this is a remote place to live dear Sarah .. lovely fall colour here once again and a shot liked by me

Best wishes ... Steve xx

Steve, in the time that folks lived in these homes, it was a remote place. but now this one-way dirt road is maintained as a tourist nature trail by car to see the sights along this "Roaring Fork" nature trail its an interesting drive for sure, we take it every year. I will in time post some streams and small water falls along this scenic drive.

Best wishes, Sarah xx

Hi Sarah,

Nice picture of the house in the trees, but how could someone just abandon it?
The roof looks sound, so in worst case a family of Hill Billies could set up a moonshine still there... Be an ideal stop over point for hill walkers... And great views too, I would think!!

Best wishes
Peter

Peter. I do not know enough about the real history here, but this is now a scenic drive by car on a one way drive.....these homes along this scenic drive were real homes of folks, but now they are empty and kept up for interest along this "Foaring Fork" trail. and ya know, Hillbillies could have been the occupants of these historic homes. and YEP, moonshine might be part of the history here Peter :) thanks for coming by,,, Sarah

I'm pleased they are maintained Sarah. Makes a great picture.