http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/-t1.htm Tell us about your most recent visit to the world's most visited national park! Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:48:08 GMT 10 http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/druckerjr/forumfinalcopy.jpg http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/-t1.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/lots-of-bears-t57.htm#136 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/lots-of-bears-t57.htm http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-video-t48.htm don
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]]> Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:12:07 GMT http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-video-t48.htm#113 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-video-t48.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-7-3-t46.htm#106 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-7-3-t46.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-gsmnp-6-13-t24.htm#65 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cades-cove-gsmnp-6-13-t24.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/trip-report-6-11-6-13-t25.htm#66 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/trip-report-6-11-6-13-t25.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/bears-bears-bears-t31.htm#76 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/bears-bears-bears-t31.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/otters-at-abrams-falls-t28.htm#70 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/otters-at-abrams-falls-t28.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-of-the-year-t26.htm#67 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cubs-of-the-year-t26.htm http://www.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://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/leaving-tomorrow-t22.htm#58 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/leaving-tomorrow-t22.htm http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/a-slight-change-of-plans-t18.htm Kristian Here's a trip report I wrote back in '08: For those of you who think you've seen long trip reports... Maybe set aside a day or two for it. Sorry about the long winded-ness; this isn't for those who like quick, consice reports. For all others, enjoy. Photos are on their way. Maundy Thursday After hour upon hour of driving, we finally pulled into the overlook just inside the park on our way to Cataloochee. Even though I was already acclimated to scenic views by our trip through ... Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:13:40 GMT http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/a-slight-change-of-plans-t18.htm#39 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/a-slight-change-of-plans-t18.htm http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/deep-creek-trip-report-t17.htm Kristian Here's a trip report I wrote back in '07: --------------- We've all heard the Boy Scout motto: "Be prepared". At first glance it seems like very good advice like many of the knot-tier's saying and maxims, but I've discovered a glitch: what's the fun in it? Some of my best memories of early visits to the Smokies were how we improvised to make up for an item we forgot. I'll never forget how my dad used a sock and two umbrellas for a coffee maker... In our (my father and ... Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:12:41 GMT http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/deep-creek-trip-report-t17.htm#38 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/deep-creek-trip-report-t17.htm http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cosby-trip-report-t16.htm Kristian I wrote this trip report back in '06: -------------- I recently returned from a fall camping trip to Cosby with my father and sister last weekend (Oct 7&. Although we wanted to visit Cades Cove, we decided to escape the crowds by camping in the more remote Cosby campground. We planned on day hiking over the weekend, on Saturday going up Mt. Cammerer, and on Sunday hiking to Ramsey Cascades. When we arrived at the campground it was mostly empty, even though October is the second ... Trip Reports and Wildlife Sightings Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:09:59 GMT http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cosby-trip-report-t16.htm#37 http://www.forum.smokynationalpark.net/trip-reports-and-wildlife-sightings-f2/cosby-trip-report-t16.htm