Scroll down to view Steve Madden’s featured photos for July through September 2023.
All photos in this collection are copyright 2023 Steven L Madden.
SFP928 September 28 2023
High Ground Gun
Big guns like this remain atop rock-strewn Kennesaw Mountain where Confederates repelled Union troops under the command of Major General William Sherman in June 1864.
Although Rebels under General Joseph Johnston withstood the Kennesaw Mountain attack on June 27, their victory failed to halt Sherman’s advance on Atlanta during a crucial Civil War campaign.
Atlanta’s skyline is visible from the rocky heights in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
SFP909 September 9 2023
Fort Dickerson Overlook
I guided a West Knoxville friend on a hiking tour of South Knoxville. Highlights of our seven mile trek included Meads Quarry Lake, Fort Dickerson and High Ground Park.
This was our view of Augusta Quarry Lake from the overlook at the entrance to Fort Dickerson Park.
SFP821 August 21 2023
Refreshing Fun
We acted like teenagers at Cummins Falls on a 90-degree day.
Our trek from Cummins Falls State Park visitors center to the base of the waterfall was somewhat treacherous. After clambering over countless precarious rocks, we enjoyed hours of refreshing fun among the watery terraces.
SFP806 August 6 2023
Ocean Waves?
While negotiating a steep AT descent into Hot Springs NC, we came upon this view of the river far below. The scene reminded me of rolling waves I saw as a child along the Atlantic Ocean.
In this case, the parallel “waves” were shoals that stretched the width of the French Broad River. Broad indeed, and beautiful!
SFP704 July 4 2023