We left Newfound Gap at 4:45pm for a 3 mile hike to Ice Water Springs shelter. It's early January, and after two days of rain the skies have cleared. Here's a look at the sunset to the west from the Appalachian Trail. With any luck, we'll make it to the shelter before dark ... … [Read more...]
Sunset From The Appalachian Trail (One Mile North Of Newfound Gap)
January 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Newfound Gap Road Closed Due To Landslide
January 17, 2013 By 3 Comments
Fortunately, we had no delays during our annual winter hike in the Smokies last weekend, but Newfound Gap is now officially closed per the Hiking The Smokies blog: "A landslide along Newfound Gap Road near mile marker 22 has caused an extended closure of the road. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) due to a landslide which undercut the road near mile marker 22 between Collins Creeks and Webb Overlook at 9:40 am. The slide is estimated to be a 200 foot … [Read more...]
October Superstorm “Sandy” Hits The Smokies
November 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Snow in The Smokies is a common occurance in the winter - especially in the higher elevations - but snow drifts of 5 feet? And before Halloween? Unbelievable. Here's an Associated Press quote from a local newspaper describing a man that got caught on the Appalachian Trail between Pecks Corner and Tri-Corner Knob Shelter: GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — A man trying to hike the entire 2,180 miles of the Appalachian Trail was rescued Friday after calling 911 to say he didn’t think he’d be able … [Read more...]
Protected: Snap, Crackle, Pop – Campfire On Fontana Lake
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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