Our recent trip to the Smokies. A laid-back look at some of the mountains' special treats. Flora and some fauna. The drive to and on Heintooga Round Bottom Road was very special for us - 28 miles very lightly traveled in the heart of the wilderness, 14 of which is one-way gravel/dirt. It's slow going (often 5mph), but was the 4 wheel equivalent of back country hiking, for someone who can't hike anymore. If you know what kind of bird was crossing the road at 5:33 please let me know. It didn't seem concerned about us and took its time getting to its destination. Part 2 to come.