Wiley Cayote, Near Clingmans Dome
I was very grateful to spend 9/11, a day of remembrance, in our
beautiful Smokies.
We were able to get Spence Field Shelter opened back up.
Hopefully we will be able to reopen Silers Bald and CosbyKnob soon.
9/7, 9/8 and 9/9: I hiked into Spence Field Shelter and was met
by Wildlife Ranger Jeremy Nicholson. We stayed at the shelter for a couple days to see if our problem bear would
return. Fortunately we did not see any bears so we were able to reopen Spence Field Shelter. I hiked out on 9/9 to Cades
Cove.
9/11, 9/12: What a beautiful day in the Smokies. It was a day of
remembrance of the tragic attack on our country. There were a lot of hikers out enjoying their freedom in our beautiful National Park today. I hiked out to Silers Bald Shelter to check for bear sign. I cleaned up a little trash and did not see
any sign that the problem bear had been around. Hopefully we will be able to get this shelter open again soon. I spent a
beautiful evening at double Springs Gap Shelter and hiked out the next day. What a beautiful week!
beautiful Smokies.
We were able to get Spence Field Shelter opened back up.
Hopefully we will be able to reopen Silers Bald and CosbyKnob soon.
9/7, 9/8 and 9/9: I hiked into Spence Field Shelter and was met
by Wildlife Ranger Jeremy Nicholson. We stayed at the shelter for a couple days to see if our problem bear would
return. Fortunately we did not see any bears so we were able to reopen Spence Field Shelter. I hiked out on 9/9 to Cades
Cove.
9/11, 9/12: What a beautiful day in the Smokies. It was a day of
remembrance of the tragic attack on our country. There were a lot of hikers out enjoying their freedom in our beautiful National Park today. I hiked out to Silers Bald Shelter to check for bear sign. I cleaned up a little trash and did not see
any sign that the problem bear had been around. Hopefully we will be able to get this shelter open again soon. I spent a
beautiful evening at double Springs Gap Shelter and hiked out the next day. What a beautiful week!
On The Trail To Spence Field
The georgious colors of Summer will soon give way to the golden landscape of Fall. It has indeed been a wonderful Summer here in our Smoky Mountains!
Mountain Ash Hanging Full With Berries
One of my favorites sights along the trail this time of year is the Mountain Ash as it frames an awesome view. The Bears are starting to dine on the bitter Ash Berries. Soon most of our Bears will be down in the lowlands enjoying the acorns. I hope they will leave plenty Ash Berries to enjoy this Fall and early Winter. I also hope that you will be able to get out and enjoy our Ash Berries yourself this Fall. See you on the trail!
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