http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/-t1.htm Where's the best place to see a sunset, a bear, have a picnic ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:16:29 GMT 10 http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/druckerjr/forumfinalcopy.jpg http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/-t1.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/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/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/insider-tips-f6/reference-items-t20.htm bhowdy Website Link

This link is to a terrific reference book!
Oficial Guide to Waterfalls]]> Insider Tips Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:45:20 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/reference-items-t20.htm#52 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/reference-items-t20.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/in-sync-fireflies-t3.htm Anonymous Does anyone know when they fireflies at Elkmont are supposed to start showing up? We have never seen them and hope to get a chance this year. Thanks. Insider Tips Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:07:48 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/in-sync-fireflies-t3.htm#7 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/in-sync-fireflies-t3.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/best-sunset-locations-t5.htm Anonymous
Clingman Dome's Parking Lot - can be chilly even in the middle of summer

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Parking Lot - Watch the sun set over a Panoramic View of Smokies]]> Insider Tips Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:27:39 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/best-sunset-locations-t5.htm#16 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/best-sunset-locations-t5.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/where-to-see-a-bear-t6.htm Anonymous
Several times I have seen bears on the Roaring Fork Nature Trail in Gatlinburg]]> Insider Tips Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:29:08 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/where-to-see-a-bear-t6.htm#17 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/where-to-see-a-bear-t6.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/insider-tips-f6/soco-falls-t10.htm Anonymous

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