These ain't Crop Circles in the Smokies

These oval shaped formations were spotted OTG on the side of the rock and were obviously left by alien life forms.
Today was great day for a walk OTG and avoiding all the folks along the park roads and easy trails taking pictures of the fall colors. Much of the foliage may be cut in it's peak as these heavy rains and strong winds blow through tonight. There was a tornado warning for the GSMNP/Townsend area earlier tonight and it is still raining hard at this time (11:18 pm EST). I may get up early and go for a walk, while the seasonal visitors are still in their RV's drinking coffee, and enjoy the quiet of the full streams.