High On LeConte
  • Home
  • Daily Posts
  • FAQ's
  • Trail Guide
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer

Come On Sunshine

8/19/2013

 
Picture
Wow, there is a valley below. I was beginning to wonder. The clouds seem to be thinning out. It could be a beautiful day up top. The sun teased us for about 15 minutes yesterday, then it rained the rest of the day. The high yesterday was 60º with a low of 51º. We are trying to keep our spirits up around here. We are hurting for power so my "happy light" gets sacrificed. That does not help the attitude. I am sure the crew would peddle a bike to generate power for me to have my "happy light". I am visioning a Gilligan's Island episode. I will be fine in a few hours. Chris and I are heading off the mountain for a few days. We are going to spend some time with our nieces and nephews. There is a trip to Dollywood and a rafting trip in our future. Should be a fun filled week. I know there will be a smile on my face when I watch Chris ride the Wild Eagle roller coaster.
doug y
8/19/2013 02:39:38 am

When I logged on earlier and didn't see a post for today I assumed it was a solar power problem. With all the rain lately I've had the same difficulty, but I use my small panel only for my Amateur ("Ham") Radio communications so I don't miss it a lot when it's not fully available. The sky is cloudy again today here with a light mist falling, so there'll be no mowing for a day or two, which is fine with me. I was glad to hear about the Park Service expanding the parking capacity for the Alum Cave trailhead, although I tend to take Rainbow or, more preferably, Trillium these days. Parking at the Alum lot can be problematic sometimes. I know the mountain in the background of your photo today, and I should know which cabin I'm looking at, but for some reason I'm having trouble identifying it exactly. Any photo I see of the lodge area just makes me yearn to be up there more often. I mailed in my reservation requests for next year this morning so by November I'll see how lucky or not I am. I spent three days in Gatlinburg this past weekend and managed to get only a couple of very short day hikes nearby. I love staying at the old Gatlinburg Inn and have for many years when I'm not in the Park hiking. But sitting there on the Inn's porch enjoying a rocking chair I'm always gazing up at Mt. Leconte and wanting to be up there ! From the Cliff Tops vantage point I have seen the top of the "Space Needle" observation tower, but from the Inn I cannot spot much of the mountain top. {By the way, I doubt I'll ever go back up in that 'tower' as on my last trip up I saw a lot of rust on its support beams ! hmmmmmm !} I hope Chris survives his roller coaster ride; the last one I rode was the "Kracken" at Sea World in Orlando, and that will be my last one I think. Have a good day all, and remember, "No matter where you go, there you are !" G'day

Pat N.
8/19/2013 02:44:23 am

Yeah, Mr. Sunshine! No doubt the crew enjoys any little bit of sun that graces the mountain. Enjoy your days off with those little ones, and good luck keeping Chris under control.

Mary F
8/19/2013 06:39:22 am

Absolutely beautiful photo, thanks Allyson, enjoy your time off.

Julie H
8/19/2013 09:55:42 am

Any idea what the past record is for summer rainfall there? Seems like it should be a new record this year. Anyone know?

Debi
8/19/2013 11:52:40 pm

Beautiful photo. I am a little late posting too. Just trying to get back to life after a wild weekend. Have a great time off.


Comments are closed.
    Picture

    LeConte Lodge

    Welcome to the official blog of LeConte Lodge. We hope you find the information provided here both helpful and enjoyable.  Thank you for visiting the site, and we hope to see you on the mountain!

    For information regarding GSMNP's paid parking tag requirements, please visit their website.

    For information regarding shuttle services, as well as overnight parking options in Gatlinburg, please visit our reservations website.

    Lodge Gift Shop Hours:
    9:00 - 10:00 AM
    ​12:00 - 4:30 PM

    Online Store

    Archives

    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010

    RSS Feed

For current GSMNP road and trail information, visit the Park's Twitter page, official website, or call 865-436-1200 and follow the prompts.
  • Home
  • Daily Posts
  • FAQ's
  • Trail Guide
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer

Picture

Picture

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture