Day 1351
Lake Junaluska in the Blue Ridge Mountains was named after Chief Junaluska, a Cherokee leader, born in 1775.
He fought alongside Andrew Jackson and saved his life at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814 (see Day 807). The Chief was alleged to have said upon the removal of the Cherokee Indians from North Carolina by President Jackson: “If I had known at the battle of the Horseshoe Bend what I know now, American history would have been differently written”.
Tidbit of Information: During the Civil War, The CSS Junaluska of the Confederate States Navy was named for him.
We hiked the 2 miles around the lake.
We got caught in a rain shower and were able to take refuge in a gazebo along the lake.
There was plenty of wildlife along the lake.
Including fish,
and swans,
and I don’t know what this is:
Along the lake were manicured lawns.
and a rose trail.
with roses coming into bloom.
The 5th Wheel 
Omigosh!! Another great commentary. I want to do that when I’m there!! Hope those historical ‘statues’ aren’t discovered and torn down by the crazies!!!! Barbara – grab that camera and get a picture of Stephen!! 🙂
I mean ‘Steven’!!