"Steele Creek"

Steele Creek all froze up, about this time last year, just outside of Steele Creek Park, in Bristol, Tn.

"Snow in the Smokies"

Woke up to a blanket of snow on our last day in the Smokies! This is a shot from the Chimney's Picnic Area off Newfound Gap Rd. the first week of April.

"Roan Mountain"

View on Roan Mountain at Roan Mountain State Park in Carter County, Tn.

"Whitetop Mountain"

View from Whitetop Mountain at Whitetop, Va.

"Cold As Ice"

Cold as Ice! A scene along Steele Creek just outside of Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tn. this afternoon.

"Steele Creek Park"

The lake at Steele Creek Park, in Bristol, Tn. is pretty much iced over.

"Just Another Day"

What do "you" do when it snows? I go out and play! Near Watauga Lake in Carter County, Tn.

"Whitetop Mountain"

Riding the trails on Whitetop Mountain in Washington County, Va. Watch out for the 10-15 inch falling icicles. Jeep's happy, we's happy!

"Ice Capades"

We have had temps in the 80's more than half the days of April 2016 here in the Mountain Empire, but on April 9th, I took a drive up to Roan Mtn. and here's what it looked like.

"Roan Mountain"

Here's a couple of shots from our ride to Roan Mountain in Carter County, Tn. today.

"On Frozen Pond"

No fishing today! On a frozen pond in Bristol, Tn.

"Roan Mountain"

Riding across Roan Mountain in Carter County, Tn. About 100 yards from the state line here. Next stop, North Carolina! January 24, 2015.

"In the Neighborhood"

Someone's been artistic here in my neighborhood! Ever notice how night photography without tripod or flash is so much easier when it snows? Well, it's snowing here! 9:42 PM this evening, in Bristol, Va.

"Baby It's Cold Outside"

From the top of Whitetop Mountain in Washington County, Va. Looked up at the mountain coming home from work today and she was absolutely 'white'! Now they are saying 1 to 4 inches of snow through the day tomorrow! Bring it on! Jeep needs a workout!

"Gull on South Holston"

Another shot of a Ring Billed Gull flying over South Holston Lake during last weeks snow. Near Hwy. 421 bridge in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Just Another Dam Shot"

Yeah! Another one of them dam shots! From the top of South Holston Dam in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Ring Billed Gull"

A "Ring Billed Gull" flies over South Holston Lake near Hwy.421 bridge this past Thursday.

"South Holston Lake"

South Holston Lake from the top of South Holston Dam around 9:30 yesterday morning. Can't get up here often in the snow without walking. Still can't believe the gates were open. Second time this year! Love it TVA! In Sullivan County, Tn.

"Old Postal Rd."

From our Saturday drive down the back side of Clinch Mtn. on Old Postal Rd. in Russel County, Va.

"North Holston at Holston"

Here's a nice cold shot along the North Fork Holston River in the unincorporated Holston community on Mendota Rd. in Washington County, Va. A post office was established at Holston in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.