Yesterday A road trip took me near Talimena scenic drive, but the Welcome center was closed permanently. No one knew WHICH road as the online guides show 3 roads possible. The roads had no spots to pull over and take a photo. Colors were beautiful though, the hills sprinkled with oranges, yellows and pinks so we make lemonade out of lemons, right? I took a few photos out of the window while driving (not recommended) I will contact the National Forest/Park Assoc to get correct information and then plan for next year and add another spot. The photo I posted from yesterday is a painted version and in the COUNTRY gallery. The scenic drive supposedly lands me in Arkansas and 50 miles long, so I want to make that happen! I took my camera backpack with everything with me, and all batteries charged, sensor cleaned. When going on a road trip that is long it is always best to prepare the night before and then go! Whether your road trip is short or long, remember the moments, what do you notice that is spectacular about the drive that day to day life ordinarily makes us dull to? Do we have to succumb to iconic places for photos or can we make places appear iconic ourselves?