By: Cherylynn Finklin & Angela Yao
Trip: Once Upon A Time: Exploring the Stories of the Cherokee People
On
Wednesday, our Once Upon A Time, team took a much needed break after two
days of cutting down trees and removing massive amounts of privet. Our first
adventure led us to
The
Lost Sea tour in Sweetwater, TN. On the tour we explored the rich history
of a cave that traces all the way back to the 1800s! We learned how native
Cherokee people used this space at point for living and secret meetings. After
walking ¾ of a mile in the cave, we arrived to the The Lost Sea and took
an exiting boat ride, with a glass bottom, on the 800 feet long by 220 feet
wide lake, that’s 50 feet deep!
Following
our tour in the depths of a historic cave, we made our way to Laurel Falls in
the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On this trail we walked 1.6 miles to
reach a beautiful scenic view of the Laurel Waterfall. Along this hike, some
team members were able to share special moments with one another—learning new
and personal facts to form deeper relationships. Although this hike was not
easy for most and surly a challenge for some, the experience of pushing towards
the Waterfall was a reminder that great things worth having or seeing takes
hard work and dedication—in the end the sacrifice would be worth it! We were
all delighted upon arriving to the Waterfall and basking in nature’s beauty. Of
course we couldn’t leave without taking multiple selfies and a great group
picture!
No comments:
Post a Comment