http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:10 GMT 10 http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/druckerjr/forumfinalcopy.jpg http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/feed/? http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trails-for-walking-impaired-t68.htm grey ghost Any suggestions for trails or areas for a person with limited walking ability? My mother in law has knee issues and can walk for 30 minutes or an hour as long as the trail is not rough. I am looking for paved or concrete nature trails or boardwalks, or accessible areas. My recollection is that Laurel Falls might work, Newfound gap parking area and Clingmas Dome, but could not remember whether the various nature trails might be handicap accessible as well. also, are Cades Cove and Clingmans ... Hiking in the Smokies Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:10 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trails-for-walking-impaired-t68.htm#160 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trails-for-walking-impaired-t68.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/road-closing-question-spring-2010-t67.htm grey ghost I saw on the NPS website that Cades Cove Road, Roaring Fork, and Clingmans Dome road are all closed this spring for construction. Does anyone have any updates confirming that? I have a spring break trip planned and we are staying on the north side. My specific questions are can I access the Cades Cove nature trail? what about Laurel Falls trail? Insider Tips Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:16:29 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/road-closing-question-spring-2010-t67.htm#159 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/road-closing-question-spring-2010-t67.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/am-i-too-spoiled-by-ynp-to-enjoy-the-smokies-t55.htm SteveFinMd We have made trips to Yellowstone for the past three years, and our whole family loves it there. Since we live in Maryland we would like to have somewhere that is closer to home between trips to YNP. Here is our quandry..........have we been too spoiled by our trips to YNP, and all the wildlife sightings there, to enjoy any where else? Thoughts and opinions please. Insider Tips Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:20:17 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/am-i-too-spoiled-by-ynp-to-enjoy-the-smokies-t55.htm#131 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/am-i-too-spoiled-by-ynp-to-enjoy-the-smokies-t55.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/first-hike-in-gsm-t66.htm Anonymous Hello to everyone, I am planning my first visit in GSM in last week of april for 5-6 days and I have couple questions about hiking/backpacking: 1. What would You recommend to see? 2. I am trying do samething like this- Leave my car and hike for 2-3 nights then back and change place then again stay 2 nights in other place, so my question: I want hike about 6-8h a day- 10-14 miles, is that too much?? I have experience in hiking but I've never been there so i don't know what to expect exactly. ... Hiking in the Smokies Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:10:09 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/first-hike-in-gsm-t66.htm#155 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/first-hike-in-gsm-t66.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/georgia-nature-photographers-assoc-t56.htm Photomac http://www.gnpa.org/index.php

thanks

Drew]]> Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Forum Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:50:47 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/georgia-nature-photographers-assoc-t56.htm#135 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/georgia-nature-photographers-assoc-t56.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/winter-in-the-great-smoky-mountains-t65.htm don Photography in the Smokies Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:41:51 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/winter-in-the-great-smoky-mountains-t65.htm#153 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/winter-in-the-great-smoky-mountains-t65.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/napping-bear-cub-t64.htm bhowdy
Here's a photo of a napping bear cub, taken mid Spetember. This cub was one of the Mom and four family.


]]> Photography in the Smokies Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:07:35 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/napping-bear-cub-t64.htm#152 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/napping-bear-cub-t64.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/cades-cove-loop-road-t63.htm bhowdy Well the Park Service finally announced the plan for the repaving of the Cades Cove Loop Road, next spring. While I had been told this from reliable sources I decided to wait until it was in print ..... The cove will essentially be closed from March 1 thru May 2010. It was determined that this would be the fastest schedule to get the work done. Link to article in the Maryville, Tn. newspaper http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20091013/NEWS/910139998 Insider Tips Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:54:30 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/cades-cove-loop-road-t63.htm#151 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/cades-cove-loop-road-t63.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/fall-peak-color-t61.htm Anonymous We want to visit the park in October. Does anyone know the best weekend for fall color. Also is it better to stay on the NC or TN side? Any suggestions would be helpful. Insider Tips Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:10:17 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/fall-peak-color-t61.htm#141 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/fall-peak-color-t61.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/black-bears-in-cherry-trees-video-t60.htm don

]]> Photography in the Smokies Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:04:29 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/black-bears-in-cherry-trees-video-t60.htm#140 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/black-bears-in-cherry-trees-video-t60.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/where-to-stay-f1/where-to-stay-with-kids-t62.htm regions My children want to stay in Pigeon Forge because of all the attractions. I prefer to stay in a more natural area. Is there anywhere that is close enough to drive to Pigeon Forge for the kids but also close to the park for me to escape and hopefully get the kids to go on a hike. Where to Stay Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:57:01 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/where-to-stay-f1/where-to-stay-with-kids-t62.htm#144 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/where-to-stay-f1/where-to-stay-with-kids-t62.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/lots-of-bears-t57.htm don Photographed a lot of bears in Cades Cove August 9-11. At one point there were 8 bears in the same area. From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears ... Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:48:08 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/lots-of-bears-t57.htm#136 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/lots-of-bears-t57.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/a-few-landscape-photos-from-august-t58.htm don From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies From Black Bears in the Smokies Photography in the Smokies Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:39 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/a-few-landscape-photos-from-august-t58.htm#137 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/a-few-landscape-photos-from-august-t58.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/solo-hiking-backpacking-in-gsm-t53.htm GSM luvr My family and I will vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains October 14-21, 2009. We will have six-(6) full days to enjoy the area. I am the only hiker/backpacker in the bunch. Out of those 6 full days, I plan to hike at least 2, maybe 3 days. I know the basic rule of hiking/backpacking is to not go solo. I have some hiking and backpacking experience in my area (South MS). I understand that hiking 5 miles in relatively flat area is not the same as 5 miles in the mountains. I have done some solo ... Hiking in the Smokies Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:02:46 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/solo-hiking-backpacking-in-gsm-t53.htm#124 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/solo-hiking-backpacking-in-gsm-t53.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/early-morning-t52.htm Irrigator ]]> Photography in the Smokies Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:47:07 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/early-morning-t52.htm#122 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/early-morning-t52.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/gotta-say-hello-t51.htm Photomac
I found this place through the Y-net site and very thankful for the work that's been put into this site. I am a tech rep for a major camera manufacturer and stay on the road quite a bit, but my territory is the SE US- so Yellowstone is a once a year trip. With this site, I am sure GSMNP will be a once a month thing

Drew]]> Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Forum Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:50:21 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/gotta-say-hello-t51.htm#121 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/gotta-say-hello-t51.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/elk-in-the-cataloochee-t50.htm Bryan
]]> Photography in the Smokies Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:38:21 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/elk-in-the-cataloochee-t50.htm#119 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/elk-in-the-cataloochee-t50.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/hello-everyone-t49.htm Anonymous I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I'm Cindy, and have been a user on YNET for several years, and a YSNP addict as well. I have recently relocated to Franklin, NC from Southern Idaho, and am looking for some great places to go and do some wildlife photography. Especially Black Bear photography. Any help and direction to go from where I'm at would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. I look forward to conversing with all of you! Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Forum Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:40:15 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/hello-everyone-t49.htm#115 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/hello-everyone-t49.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-video-t48.htm don
Click HD button to see in High Definition

]]> Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:12:07 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-video-t48.htm#113 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-video-t48.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/black-bear-cub-t43.htm Deep Woods

]]> Photography in the Smokies Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:24:29 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/black-bear-cub-t43.htm#102 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/black-bear-cub-t43.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-7-3-t46.htm bhowdy I made a short trip to the Cove on Friday. I knew it would get crowded fast and the one way, 11 mile loop is not fun (for me) at bumper-to-bumper friendliness. Arriving as the gate was opened at sunrise I passed the turkeys grazing in the horse pastures, heading directly to Hyatt Lane, hoping for a black bear. I ran into Sam Hobbs, an accomplished Tennessee wildlife photographers, we talked a while, photographed a couple of young buck whitetail deer, in the field in front of us and then ... Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:17:18 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-7-3-t46.htm#106 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-7-3-t46.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/a-twelve-point-in-cades-cove-t47.htm Deep Woods Just a funny image from my files.....This fella stuck his tongue out at me, it's like he said "ha you didn't get your shot". But I think I did get my shot. What do you think? Hope ya enjoy. Thanks for looking and all C&C welcome. f/4, -1/3 comp, 1/640 sec., aperture priority, ISO 320 Photography in the Smokies Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:32:11 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/a-twelve-point-in-cades-cove-t47.htm#107 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/a-twelve-point-in-cades-cove-t47.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/gregory-bald-june-30-2009-t44.htm smokies_hiker Pictures from a June 29-30 backpack to Gregory Bald The entire 137 pictures are available here: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/johnrpackrat/gregory_bald_bkpk_09/ Photography in the Smokies Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:32:45 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/gregory-bald-june-30-2009-t44.htm#104 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/gregory-bald-june-30-2009-t44.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/gregory-bald-backpack-june-29-30-2009-t45.htm smokies_hiker Three of us spent 2 nights at campsite #13 just down from Gregory Bald on June 29-30. After two dayhikes to see the azaleas in each of the last two years, I wanted to go up there and have an entire day to just wander around (or lay around!) and soak it all up. Mission accomplished! We didn't get on the Gregory Bald trail out of Sam's Gap on Parsons Branch Road until almost 6PM. Then about halfway up one of our group who was out ahead of the other two rounded a bend and startled mama bear ... Hiking in the Smokies Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:38:27 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/gregory-bald-backpack-june-29-30-2009-t45.htm#105 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/gregory-bald-backpack-june-29-30-2009-t45.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/whitetail-buck-in-velvet-t42.htm Deep Woods Species: Whitetailed Deer - (Odocoileus virginianus)
]]> Photography in the Smokies Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:52:57 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/whitetail-buck-in-velvet-t42.htm#100 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/whitetail-buck-in-velvet-t42.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/the-praying-black-bear-t41.htm Deep Woods No....not really a praying bear!! This shot was taken in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mtns. NP. I spent almost 1 1/2 hours watching this sow black bear and her 3 cubs!! They were all in the tops of the 2 big cherry trees on the side of Hyatt Lane eating wild cherries. It was an awesome experience and I thank God for sharing it with me. Finally someone else saw them and in just a few moments there was a huge crowd of people, which made the bears very nervous and they came down from the trees ... Photography in the Smokies Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:48:20 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/the-praying-black-bear-t41.htm#99 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/the-praying-black-bear-t41.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/foggy-bottom-boy-t40.htm Deep Woods

"Foggy Bottom Boy"


Mike]]> Photography in the Smokies Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:59:11 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/foggy-bottom-boy-t40.htm#95 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/foggy-bottom-boy-t40.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-gsmnp-6-13-t24.htm bhowdy I spent a few hours in the Cove this morning before the crush of folks poured in for the 75th Anniversary Celebration events. The place was "nuts"! The Loop Road was open to car traffic this morning (normally closed until 10:00am on Wednesdays and Saturdays for bicycles). As usual there were few folks at the gates, waiting on the Rangers for the sunrise unlocking. Tons of wild turkey (counted over 50) and the whitetail were grazing everywhere, we noticed many females that ... Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:19:41 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-gsmnp-6-13-t24.htm#65 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-gsmnp-6-13-t24.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/trip-report-6-11-6-13-t25.htm don Thursday 6/11- Hiked Craggy Gardens Pinnacle Trail and the Gardens Trail. The Rhododendron are in peak bloom. It was overcast but only a couple of people on the trails. Friday 6/12 – Hiked the Kephart Prong Trail. One of my favorite “rushing water” trails. The sun finally came out so I decided to make an unplanned trip to the Tennessee side to Cades Cove. Lots of bear activity in the cove. I saw 2 sets of cubs and a couple of lone bears. After I left the cove the traffic was lite ... Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:32:18 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/trip-report-6-11-6-13-t25.htm#66 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/trip-report-6-11-6-13-t25.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/roaring-fork-t37.htm Irrigator
]]> Photography in the Smokies Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:36:29 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/roaring-fork-t37.htm#87 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/roaring-fork-t37.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/cades-cove-t38.htm Irrigator
]]> Photography in the Smokies Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:37:36 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/cades-cove-t38.htm#88 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/cades-cove-t38.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/where-to-stay-f1/best-place-to-rent-a-cabin-t4.htm Anonymous My husband and I our looking for a reasonable cabin with a hot tub to stay in for the 20th of July for our anniversary. I sure would like your help thanks Where to Stay Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:21:35 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/where-to-stay-f1/best-place-to-rent-a-cabin-t4.htm#13 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/where-to-stay-f1/best-place-to-rent-a-cabin-t4.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/hello-everyone-t39.htm Deep Woods I used to go every year but I have not been able to go for the past 5 years due to 3 back surgeries and a divorce. But Hey I plan on getting back up there as soon as I can.
Looking forward to watching the forum grow and prosper.

Mike]]> Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Forum Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:32:58 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/hello-everyone-t39.htm#91 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/hello-everyone-t39.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/landscape-photos-6-11-614-t35.htm don Photography in the Smokies Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:00:01 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/landscape-photos-6-11-614-t35.htm#84 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/landscape-photos-6-11-614-t35.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/wildflowers-6-11-6-14-t36.htm don Photography in the Smokies Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:04:24 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/wildflowers-6-11-6-14-t36.htm#85 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/wildflowers-6-11-6-14-t36.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/bear-photos-from-6-11-6-14-t34.htm don Photography in the Smokies Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:55:25 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/bear-photos-from-6-11-6-14-t34.htm#83 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/bear-photos-from-6-11-6-14-t34.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/update-on-forum-t27.htm Admin The forum is now a week old. As of yesterday, there has been 174 unique visitors to the site from 30 states and 2 people from Canada. We would like to thank everyone for their posts. The website has not been crawled by google yet but we did purchase some advertising from google adwords and several people have found the site thru adwords. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Forum Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:47:23 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/update-on-forum-t27.htm#68 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/update-on-forum-t27.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/small-waterfall-t33.htm Irrigator
]]> Photography in the Smokies Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:38:57 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/small-waterfall-t33.htm#79 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/small-waterfall-t33.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t30.htm smokies_hiker Pictures from a June 13, 2009 hike to Abrams Falls from the Abrams Creek ranger station via Cooper Road, Little Bottoms, Hatcher Mtn, and Abrams Falls trails. Abrams Creek campground Starting out on Cooper Road trail Turning onto Little Bottoms manway Abrams Creek about 4 miles below the falls Some nice trail improvements done a couple years ago You ... Photography in the Smokies Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:42:32 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t30.htm#73 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t30.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/bears-bears-bears-t31.htm Anonymous saw momma and 2 cubs on three seperate hikes! the first on trillium gap near grotto falls,on rich mtn. trail within 40 yards of campsite 5,and old sugerlands trail about 2 miles in. Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:36:26 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/bears-bears-bears-t31.htm#76 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/bears-bears-bears-t31.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/recent-bear-problems-t23.htm bhowdy It seems that an over abundance of food last year may be the cause of GSMNP bear problems this year. Nuisance Bear Incidents Up In Park The Associated Press Originally published: June 13. 2009 3:01AM GATLINBURG -- Several confrontations between Smoky Mountains visitors and bears have been reported this spring. Park officials closed Abrams Falls Trail in Cades Cove on Tuesday evening after a black bear became aggressive toward two groups of hikers. The trail was opened again ... Hiking in the Smokies Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:43:09 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/recent-bear-problems-t23.htm#64 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/recent-bear-problems-t23.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/otters-at-abrams-falls-t28.htm smokies_hiker Saw three otters at Abrams Falls yesterday just after noon. They swam up from the lower part of the pool, bobbing up and down like dolphins in the ocean. Then they turned and made their way over to the far side and scrambled up the rocks. Never saw otters before in the park; it was a real treat! Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:41:17 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/otters-at-abrams-falls-t28.htm#70 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/otters-at-abrams-falls-t28.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t29.htm smokies_hiker Did this one (one of my favorites) yesterday with a friend. Starting from the hikers' parking area at Abrams Creek ranger station, we hiked to and thru the campground, then a little ways out Cooper Road before turning onto Little Bottoms. I managed to do the steep climb up that ridge right at the start without stopping, which is always my goal on that stretch; note that I didn't say I did it quickly! Had a pleasant conversation with a gentleman from Pennsylvania, then another with a man at ... Hiking in the Smokies Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:50:47 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t29.htm#72 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t29.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-of-the-year-t26.htm don
]]> Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:40:39 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-of-the-year-t26.htm#67 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-of-the-year-t26.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t13.htm Anonymous thru hikers will be sparse in july -- nobos should be well-passed the smokies, and most sobos wouldn't be there yet. Hiking in the Smokies Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:37:21 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t13.htm#35 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t13.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/bear-cubs-pic-t9.htm Anonymous ]]> Photography in the Smokies Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:12:00 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/bear-cubs-pic-t9.htm#20 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/bear-cubs-pic-t9.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/leaving-tomorrow-t22.htm don I'm leaving tomorrow for the smokies. Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:07:01 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/leaving-tomorrow-t22.htm#58 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/leaving-tomorrow-t22.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/gsmnp-75th-anniversary-t21.htm bhowdy
75th Anniversary Information

Cades Cove Concert]]> Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Forum Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:30:59 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/gsmnp-75th-anniversary-t21.htm#56 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/welcome-to-the-great-smoky-mountains-forum-f10/gsmnp-75th-anniversary-t21.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/favorite-picnic-site-t7.htm Anonymous Chimney Tops is only 6 miles from Gatlinburg (you can stop by KFC on your way to pick up food). Get that early and get a table on the river. Insider Tips Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:34:13 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/favorite-picnic-site-t7.htm#18 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/favorite-picnic-site-t7.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/photography-in-the-smokies-f5/easter-sunrise-t19.htm bhowdy
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