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🌱 How to turn one Tellico Plains afternoon into waterfalls and skyway views

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  • How to turn one Tellico Plains afternoon into waterfalls and skyway views

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Tennessee Day Trip Packs A 90-Foot Waterfall, A Cash-Only Drive-In And A Mountain Skyway Into One Afternoon (takingthekids.com) — Tellico Plains residents get a ready-made afternoon adventure that starts with an easy drive to Bald River Falls, continues with a cash-only burger stop at Tellico Beach Drive In, and finishes along the Cherohala Skyway's sweeping overlooks. The piece highlights practical tips on parking, accessibility, cash needs, and road conditions so you can enjoy waterfalls, river views, and mountain vistas without feeling rushed.
   

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