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    Where's the nearest scenic overlook to New Orleans?

    Yeah, I'm in the flattest city in the **** country. That's probably why I want to climb a mountain or something. I'm not married, so I don't have anyone to tell me "no", so where can I go to find something like this:



    None of those guys are me, obviously. That's Charlie's Bunion in GSMNP; is that the closest place? It's only like a 9 hour drive, I think.

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    When I saw the title of your thread, I was going to answer, from the top of the dike next to Jackson Square! LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by MAD777 View Post
    When I saw the title of your thread, I was going to answer, from the top of the dike next to Jackson Square! LOL
    There's no place to hang a hammock there. :/

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    The ozarks are closer, but not as spectacular as GSMNP.

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    Glacier National Park.

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    Or a plane ticket from New Orleans to Denver is only $220. Just go west from Denver to the mountains. You could have a very affordable vacation.

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    Ouachitas!!

    Come to the Ouachitas!! Buckeye Mountain is beautiful!

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    Nort GA and N AL.

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    The closest scenic views i have found are at Kisatchie National Forest up near Alexandria. Let me know if you find anything nicer. There are supposedly some good spots in south Arkansas, but I am not too familiar with that territory myself.

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    Pinhoti Trail, Northern AL - Cheaha.

    Not the highest, but it's nice and it's close.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Funny Money View Post
    Pinhoti Trail, Northern AL - Cheaha.

    Not the highest, but it's nice and it's close.
    I want to visit there soon. How's the weather around thanksgiving. I would think that would be a great time.

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