Reillys on the Rock

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Chimney Rock was always one of our favorite places in NC, so of course we had to make the trek while we were down that way. On Saturday John, the kids and I and our friends Ashley and Chrissy headed out. It was a great time. It was a little disappointing at first, as much of the old paths we loved to hike were closed, but it ended up being a really nice day. Samuel hung out in his carrier, talking and singing to anyone who passed. The older two kids loved walking on big rocks and looking out at the great views. But the best part of all, according to Abigail, and I agree, was the huge waterfall at the end It is one of tallest waterfalls in the eastern US and it didn't disappoint. At other times we've seen it it has looked like nothing more than a glorified waterhose dripping off the side of the cliff. But due to the large amounts of rain recently in the area, it was huge, and roaring and gorgeous. We ended the day at the Chimney Rock Cafe where we had a great lunch and the kids got to play in the river a bit.