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...]

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Yellowstone 2002, Heart Lake – Trip Video

September 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This is a slideshow from a 2002 hike in Yellowstone National Park.  We started the 23 mile backpacking trip in the southwestern corner of  the Park and hiked past campsites on the Snake River, Basin Creek Lake, and Heart Lake.  You will notice charred and downed trees from the 1988 fires in the video and plenty of thermal features and wildlife.  There's also a few slides from Jackson, WY and Red Lodge, MT where we stayed before and after the hike. … [Read more...]

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The Portage At Fontana Lake

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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There Goes The Boyz

April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Brett The Master Chef – Dinner At Fontana Lake

April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Protected: Snap, Crackle, Pop – Campfire On Fontana Lake

April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Smokies Backcountry: Pay To Camp?

February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Should the Great Smoky Mountain National Park charge backpackers for camping overnight in the park? According to an article published yesterday by National Parks Traveler, the answer is a resounding NO:   John Quillen, a Tennessean from Knoxville who fought to have the public comments on the fee proposal made public, says that by his calculation the comments were "almost 20 to 1 against the fee." Part of the concern was that the proposed fees, which range from a low of $4 per person … [Read more...]

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