A Troll Bridge?

Heck yeah, the Smokies have one - the famed Troll Bridge of Elkmont. So, if you and your loved one are Middle Earthers, cosplayers, or just into fantasy fiction, where better to propose? That’s what Bo chose to do for Elizabeth.

Now, a lot of people have heard of the Troll Bridge and just as many people ask, “Where is it?!” In the summer, with thick vegetation, it can be difficult to spot from the Little River Trail. Here, I did a reel while waiting for Bo and Elizabeth and the caption for it gives directions. I have photographed there before on several occasions but this was the first time there would be a marriage proposal!

Poor Bo - he was afraid he was too early for the appointed time and continued to lead Elizabeth around on a hike in the wilds of Elkmont, all the while dropping hints about gnomes and trolls. Bo later told me that their tracker showed the day was spent hiking some 12.5 miles, with Elizabeth likely wondering, where is he taking me and is this going to end well?

It ended great - just check these out!