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April 26, 2014

4/26/2014

 
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Good afternoon to all of you from the sun-kissed crown of Tennessee.  This is Nathan, filling in for a piece while Allyson takes some down time.  We won't enjoy too many days this year prettier than Saturday, April 26--been stellar since before sunrise.

We paid our dues on Friday, however, with 0.44 inches of rain.  To be fair, we probably needed the rain as we're slightly below average in the precipitation column in East Tennessee this year after a soggy 2013.  The high temperature reached 54 with an overnight low of 32.

Last night, a choking fog enveloped the lodge after the rains abated.  The fog made the paths between the cabins tough to navigate as the gray swallowed the paltry illumination from headlamps.  Sunrise proved spectacular.  Several guests got up early to scout out Myrtle Point for sunrise and were richly rewarded.  The movement of their headlamps in the predawn darkness looked like lightning bugs flitting around camp.  The sun has been our constant companion since.

There has been a flood of dayhikers visiting the lodge Saturday.  They're donning smiles, wisely aware of their good fortune and enjoying perfect conditions for a hike.  The good folks in the corporate office below will be glad to know we're selling more than a few t-shirts today, which should pay for plenty of llama chow.

On my drive back to work after recent off days, I like to travel by the river between Townsend and Elkmont, then over to Sugarlands and up LeConte.
  Just after a steady rain, the Canada geese patrolled the shoulders of the road, as the worms had to make the fateful decision to face drowning or surface and try to evade hungry beaks.  Our guests will eat far better than the geese tonight.

The forecast for Sunday is also favorable.  Come on up and see us.  Happy trails.

H Clark
4/26/2014 10:29:17 am

Checked the UT website referenced yesterday br Allyson and looked at the photos of Herbert Webster. Nice to see pictures of pre National Park days. Wonder what the towns of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg were during that period. The pics gives one an added appreciation of those hikers and local inhabitants.

Jen
4/26/2014 11:31:51 am

Love your vivid descriptions, really gives us a good picture of what you are seeing!

Leslie jackson
4/27/2014 12:16:05 am

Wish we had the weather today for our hike up on Tues. Hoping to even get up there this time. Doesn't look good ! We've hiked up in rain, snow, sleet , heat,....but never thunderstorms :( Fingers crossed !

Becky
4/27/2014 01:48:59 am

We spent Friday night at the lodge - my 17th time! But this was the BEST. There was a spontaneous singalong after dinner, with at least 20 people joining in the fun! Thanks for providing guitars and a great songbook. It was a night of camaraderie that my family will never forget!

Gail Amatangelo
4/28/2014 02:40:52 pm

I came up with the group from Tremont. It was a magical night! My first time ever hiking to the lodge. The singing was awesome. I just couldnt believe how wonderful the day ended with a group of strangers brought together enjoying that time together. Glad I got to experience it with you and the others! :)


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