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Bears and Rain. Just Another Day on Mt. LeConte

8/29/2013

 
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It is looking like another rainy day on the mountain. We are currently socked in and listening to the sound of rain drops on the roof tops. Yesterday was a mix of clouds and patchy blue skies. We did not the see the sun for very long. The high only reached 66º with a low of 57º. Even with the higher temperatures in the valley, we remained on the cooler side.

The excitement for the day included another bear sighting in camp. The little guy was a juvenile. He, unfortunately, had an ear tag. This means he is a repeat offender. I hope he was just passing through and decided he did not like it around here. If he continues to come around, the park service will probably have to relocate him.

Remember folks, the upper lot at the Alum Cave trail head is closed until the 13th of September. The lower lot, around the bathroom, is still open. Just remember, this weekend it will be packed. You may want to choose another trail leading to the lodge.

Debi
8/29/2013 01:33:05 am

I wonder if that's last years bear???? Good luck! Love that cabin picture today. My screen saver of the day.

Shirley Willis Cooper
8/29/2013 01:36:14 am

One of my favorite places to hike to! Especially if I'm staying overnight.

NORMAN THE AIRBORNE GUY
8/29/2013 04:30:31 am

AMEN!!

Deb
8/29/2013 06:00:07 am

How does one relocate a problem bear from Mt. Leconte? could this be the same bear we saw during our stay on August 21?

Steve
8/29/2013 06:21:56 am

To relocate a bear, the bear is stunned with dart and put to sleep, then caged, and then relocated to another part of the park or sometimes even another state, and let loose. I have heard stories of the relocated bear being tracked all the way back to the Smokies. The place is hard to leave you know!! Another reason people should not feed the bears, because this is the consequences they suffer, and from what I understand if they cause more trouble a lot of times they are put down. Just because of careless hikers or tourists. They are tagged and tracked just like mentioned with this bear around the lodge.

Richard from MA
8/29/2013 07:41:43 am

As they say, "A fed bear is a dead bear."

Kent
8/29/2013 10:02:39 am

Calling people who feed bears "careless hikers or tourists" is being extremely polite in my opinion. I have a few stronger phrases to describe them, but I won't use them here for fear someone will think I'm channeling George Carlin. ;)


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