Meanwhile, I have some pix of Chattanooga to share. I camped just outside of Chattanooga and commuted to Atlanta c. 120 miles away each day. It was still cheaper than registering for the big do in Atlanta at the Hyatt Regency (Lord!). On the way down, I bought some cast iron at the Lodge Factory Outlet in South Pittsburg, TN.
Anyway, I went down Wednesday and settled into camp. The next morning, I tooled about a bit before heading off for Atlanta. I skipped the Choo Choo, but I did go up to Point Park to look around. It was magnificent. I also took the time to visit the Craven House halfway down the mountain, which I had skipped last time I was here. Then I took off for the other side of Chattanooga to browse the knick-knackery at Dragon Dreams. I bought a couple of small items (draconian Christmas tree ornaments, no less).
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Racoon Mountain Campground My staging area for Chattanooga and Atlanta |
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Point Park Entrance, Lookout Mountain Built by the Corps of Engineers to resemble their "castle" Corps insignia |
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Civil War cannon Point Park, Lookout Mountain |
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Lookout Mountain From the Ochs observatory, looking out over the famous point toward Chattanooga, just beyond Mocassin Bend |
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Craven House The Confederate HQ for the "Battle Above the Clouds," the capture of which by Union forces caused the Confederates to withdraw |
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Dragon Dreams A must-see for FRPG-ers visiting Chattanooga |