There is always a lot of confusion about how to correctly spell the word "smoky." Or is it "Smokey?" You see it spelled both ways so often because it is actually the correct spelling of the word either way!
But if you are referring to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is only one official way to spell the word, and that is with no "E" included. Now you can call them the the Smokey Mountains, as do many of the locals, especially on the North Carolina side.
But the more prevalent Tennessee spelling is "Smoky" and was chosen as the official adjective of the park!
Perhaps it was a cost saving measure. The elimination of all of those "E's" over all those years must have saved a small fortune on signage and printing costs. I mean, that could be millions of "E's" saved over all of the years since the park was dedicated.
And when you think about it, it's not smoke at all. It's mist, or fog, or ozone and other greenhouse gases being emitted from the foliage. But the Cherokee named the range Shaconage which roughly translates to the place of blue smoke.
Or it could be equally translate as the place of blue mist, or blue greenhouse gases. Who knows, but it sure is a beautiful place!
Photos courtesy of Richard Weisser and SmokyPhotos.com, but if you type "smokeyphotos.com it will work just fine!
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Richard - Great photos, and now I'll never again have to concern myself with the correct spelling. Thanks for enlightening me!
However you spell it, they are surely beautiful.. as are those fantastic photo's.
My parents live in Gatlinburg and I've spent a lot of time there as a semi-local. Is that Newfound Gap in the top photo? There are definitely some great spots for photography in the park. And it drives me crazy when I see it spelled with an 'e'
Whether you spell it S-M-O-K-Y or S-M-O-K-E-Y, one thing is indisputable....that place is H-E-A-V-E-N on Earth! Thanks as always for sharing your beautiful pics!
I always thought that you were just mis-spelling it. Reguardless....beautiful place!
We have been watching the PBS story with Ken Burns about the formation of the national parks and the Great Smoky Mountains presentation was just a couple of nights ago. Beautiful country and a wonderful story.
Hi Richard!
As usual, your photos just blow me away! Do you sell at local art shows or festivals? If not, you should!
Richard, As I understand it, the reason that they were called the "Smoky" mountains was this: After a rainfall, mist came up from the valleys in a plume that resembled smoke coming from a cabin. Now you know the rest of the story...
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What beautiful pictures Richard. However you spell it this area is a national treasure.
Richard, I just learned something new, how about that. I have often wondered what people from MA do with their "r's", and now I get to wonder where the "e's" went in the Smoky Mountains.
Love those photos, they are just amazing. It is a great study in blue.
E or no E, Richard, they sure are beautiful. Thanks for sharing such lovely pictures on a Monday.
Hi Richard:
Wonderful photos and place however one wants to spell it!!!
Wow. Those photos are beautiful. (Or should I spell it bautiful).
In all the time that I have spent in these mountains, I honestly don't believe I have ever paid any attention to the spelling. Plus, I think I would spelled it with an E, but now I know better.
Is it Smokey or Smoky the Bear? Haven't seen him for a while, but always thought he got his name from the Smoky Mountains Park.
Linda Metallo, Re/max Impact, Lockport, Il.
Great photos and I will now always remember to never put in "E" in the name of the park.
Richard,
Beautiful pictures.
It is indeed a beautiful place.
Richard, how on earth do you take such fantastic photos? Are they edited at all, or is this what it really looks like? Awesome!
Hi Richard, nice photos. I hope to get to this national park someday.