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we might try dollywood on Thursday, we will see. knees are shaky too. another option is to find a motel in area and do dollywood on friday, and then check into hotel for the night. getting ready to go to National Park again today
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no Dollywood, having the same issues I had last week that caused all the issues. sorry to miss this too.Comment
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sorry to hear about those pesky health issues. Glad you made it for a while, and now you can look forward to returning when you're better....good luck!Comment
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Sorry to hear you are feeling ill again.Jacki
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stopped at Apple Barn on the way out of the town, took home some apple muffins and apple fritters and just enjoyed them. Oh such delicious food.Comment
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wanted to past a picture but can't figure out how to do itComment
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Sorry you missed Dollywood. I usually rent a motorized scooter there. You sound like you had a good time in spite of the health issues. shaggyComment
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we went to dollywood for a few hours, stayed in the bottom two sections.Comment
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I admire that you went ahead with this trip and really made the best of it...good for you!Comment
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seeing my doctor in Wisconsin for further tests, they are telling me heredity is catching up with me.Comment
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hard to control heredity!!Comment
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed Mt. Le Conte Backcountry Shelter and trails to the popular Cliff Tops area due to bear activity until further notice. At this time, trails leading to the summit of Mt. Le Conte remain open, but hikers are strongly encouraged to hike in tight groups of three or more and carry bear spray. Park wildlife staff are currently stationed onsite to monitor the situation.
On Sunday, May 17, one of the park's wildlife technicians encountered an aggressive bear near the trail to Cliff Tops that persistently approached and followed him for 0.3 mile. Loud noises and attempts from the ranger to scare the bear did not deter the bear’s repeated threatening advance. The bear followed him to the LeConte Lodge area before retreating into the forest.
"Hiking in bear country requires caution at all times," said Deputy Superintendent Clay Jordan. "We seldom fully close trail areas, but the unusually aggressive behavior exhibited by this bear warrants action by staff and special precautions by hikers."
Park officials urge everyone to exercise caution while hiking, camping, and picnicking to ensure their personal safety and to protect bears. Black bears in the park are wild and unpredictable. Though rare, attacks on humans do occur, causing injuries or death. Hikers are always encouraged hike in groups, closely control children, and carry bear spray. Taking these precautions become especially important when a notably aggressive bear is identified by park officials in an area.
Bears should never be fed and all food waste should be properly disposed to discourage bears from approaching people. Feeding, touching, disturbing, and willfully approaching wildlife within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces wildlife, are illegal in the park. If approached by a bear, visitors should slowly back away to put distance between the animal and themselves, creating space for the animal to pass. If the bear continues to approach, rangers recommend that you stand your ground together as a group and do not run. Hikers should make themselves look large and throw rocks or sticks at the bear. If attacked by a black bear, rangers strongly recommend fighting back with any object available and remember that the bear may view you as prey.
. To report a bear incident, please call 865-436-1230.Comment
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Omg! I remember being stunned in that park when people would approach bears to take pictures, way too close and very unwise.Comment
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that was happening while we were there, and one bear was really aggressive and was put down yesterday.Comment
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