Banner Day

8/24/2012

We were treated to an amazing sunset last night. The low was 45 with a high of 65. Today is looking like another banner day up top. Blue skies and a cool breeze will greet you as you make your way to the summit. It is going to be a great day for a hike.

Susan Berger

8/24/2012 02:15:19 am

Absolutely beautiful! I would love to be able to take a hike up today. However, school is back in session and we're 8 hours away. Hopefully soon! Have a blessed day everyone!

Tony Ga

8/24/2012 03:00:47 am

Nice picture.

Debi link

8/24/2012 03:04:30 am

Beautiful sunset. I have not been able to see one yet up there. Last time we were up there we were greeted by 3.6 inches of rain.lol
Hey, I read that your lost a llama Monday. Has he been found yet? How awful, everyone must be devastated!!

papaw lg

8/24/2012 09:08:36 am

lost llama ? please keep us up-dated on this.thanks.

Rod R

8/28/2012 06:49:50 am

Update: The llama was reported safely found and retrieved last Saturday.

Debi link

8/24/2012 03:07:22 am

For more information on llama go to Jackson mountain homes website, it was a repost by David Howard.

Debi link

8/24/2012 03:08:50 am

Opps, I should add I found their site on Facebook. So just go to their page.

Barbara

8/24/2012 11:22:44 am

Here is the repost pn the runaway llama:

Repost from David Howard:

Lost Llama! A trainee pack llama with the string that supplies LeConte Lodge was spooked by a bear and ran off on Monday 8/20. He was last seen off Roaring Fork Rd near Overlook #3 pullover(just before Grotto Falls) where he ran down a steep embankment. Toxic rhododendron is found in that are
a and if he eats it, he may become severely ill or die, though some llamas learn to avoid these plants. He
is wearing a halter and lead and is fairly friendly so if you see him, catch him if possible. He will not spit at you!

The Park rangers are aware of this and have done a small search, along with the LeConte Staff. They ask that no-one go OFF TRAIL to search, due to rattlesnakes and bear activity. If you can find time, PLEASE go and hike the trails in that area...Baskins Creek, Grotto Falls, Rainbow Falls, Grapeyard Ridge, Old Sugarlands, Cherokee Orchard Rd, are all good choices.

Another Llama has been lost in the mountains in the past, and was found by an Indian tracker 2 weeks later! He managed to steer clear of the Rhododendron and bears; he hooked up with a herd of deer! So all hope is not lost for this llama, whose name is "Porter".

If you spot or capture him, contact park personnel and Sandy Sgrillo at 865-428-6042.

Debi link

8/25/2012 12:56:11 am

Thanks Barbara for posting that.

Deb

8/24/2012 03:26:54 am

Amazing picture! Thank you for sharing.

Nancy205

8/24/2012 03:29:11 am

OH WOW!!! How else can this picture be described?
The pictures of your mountain views starts my day. Thank you for sharing.

juanita

8/24/2012 08:55:57 am

a very beautiful picture

High On LeConte

8/25/2012 02:07:53 am

Porter has been located. The llama wrangler caught him and he is going to a farm where he will not have to worry about seeing any bears. His days on the pack train are done.

Pat M

8/25/2012 06:58:01 am

Thank you for the update. I am so glad to hear Porter is OK.

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