Today is my birthday, and I turned 18. For such a monumental, mountain-top experience birthday, my parents really decided to surprise me. They took me to Lookout Mtn. for the day! :D So I really did have a mountain-top birthday.
I have so much to say and share that I will be splitting my birthday adventures into three posts over the next few days. This post is about Point Park--it's an installment of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, and of course it is right at the northern tip of Lookout Mtn. Especially nice was the fact that today was the last day of National Park Week, meaning we got to go to Point Park for free! I was really glad there weren't too many people there.
Fierce and decisive battles took place around and in Chattanooga in 1863, in the Civil War. In fact, President Lincoln is quoted saying that taking Chattanooga was as important as taking Richmond! Loving history, I find it fascinating to live in a place with such awesome history. So without more talking from me, here's the photos I took....
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^^Me and my wonderful mother. :)
^^This is part of the entrance to Point Park.
Next few shots are of the cannon.
^^I loved the views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River!
^^And I also really liked the monuments.
Next few pictures are from our walk in the woods near Point Park. Aren't the flowers above beautiful??
^^My sister. :)
^^I loved this leaf shot.
Next few shots are of Point Lookout, the northernmost point on the mountain.
(above and below): me with a cannon, and the entrance to Point Park.
(above and below): In the Point Park Visitor's Center, there is an original 1800's painting of the battle of Lookout Mountain. It was AWESOME!!
To be continued....
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