These are just a few pictures from when I couldn't go for a hike, due to rain or crowds.
The rain ensured that the Smokies lived up to their name. 
There was a little color starting to appear as autumn started up. 
I stopped at a few of the observational areas, and took pictures in between downpours. 
I took a quick walk on one of the side paths and found this little set of rapids. 
The trail continued on the other side of the creek. 
Sometimes, I was able to get a picture from the car window, to keep the rain off. 
This tunnel is a fairly popular photographic subject, rain or no.
