GE Aviation IMLP's and EEDP Go Camping in the Smokey Mountains

This past weekend, 6 Aviation IMLP's and 1 EEDP (Edison Engineering Development Program) took a road trip to the Smokey Mountains to go camping! It was my first time there, and it turned out to be a great experience! We got in late Friday night, so it was interesting setting up our tents in the dark. But soon, our fire was made, and we were able to take in the beautiful mountainside sky.

The next morning we went hiking around the mountains. We got to enjoy some great scenic views of the rivers and waterfalls within the nearby forest. After lunch, we wanted to go the highest point of the mountain where we could get the best view. However, the local ranger informed us there would be a huge rainstorm coming our way and quoted a "100% chance of rain."  Three IMLP's got nervous and stayed back at the camp, but the rest of us drove to the top of the mountain and were able to hike to our viewpoint before it rained. 

Unfortunately, the view at the top was quite foggy, but it was still amazing being that high up in the Smokey Mountains. The trails at this elevation were beautiful and we snapped a lot of great pictures.  The rainstorm did come, but during the next morning when we were packing up to head home.  All in all, though, it was a great experience, and I would love to go again next year!