It is September 19th and there is a thin layer of ice on the back porch. The current temperature is 30º outside. The high yesterday was 55º with another 2.45" of rain over the last twenty four hours. I guess the cold front has made its way to the mountain. We had an amazing sunrise this morning. The inversion was a special treat. I am sorry those of you in Sevier county are still socked it, but it sure is beautiful up here.
doug
9/19/2012 12:50:32 am
Good morning,
JP
9/19/2012 01:12:35 am
Excellent.... (Mr. Burns hands....)
LC
9/19/2012 01:27:37 am
Any bear sightings or evidence along the trails lately?
High On Leconte
9/19/2012 07:41:39 am
None that I know of.
James W
9/19/2012 01:49:35 am
Great sunrise, will see you guys in three weeks for two!!!!!! nights!
Guy
9/19/2012 02:03:20 am
@LeConte: Can I bring a dog up the trails to the lodge?
Tony Ga
9/19/2012 02:21:04 am
From the SMNP web site, "Dogs are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. The leash must not exceed 6 feet in length. Dogs are only allowed on two short walking paths—the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail. Pets are not allowed on any other park trails."
Guy
9/19/2012 03:19:50 am
Thanks for the info...
Reese (fla)
9/19/2012 03:06:25 am
Leaving home now! So pumped! We'll see ya'll thurs evenin'. My wife's a little nervous about those temp reports tday. Should b a great change of scenery from our beautiful beaches down here.
Devin R
9/19/2012 03:07:45 am
WINTER is coming soon!!! (hopefully...for JP's sake!)
Tony Ga
9/19/2012 07:51:27 am
Will be headed to the lodge on a day hike on Oct. 5th via the Boulevard. Will be first hike on the Boulevard. We will come down Alum. Looking forward to it.
tomk
9/19/2012 08:08:48 am
@Tony: If the weather is forecast clear, launch at the crack of dawn and add in a side trip to Charlies Bunion, The Jumpoff, or both. Charlies Bunion is a longer detour but provides an awesome view. The Jumpoff is fantastic as well. If you haven't been to Myrtle Point, take a breather there. Start down around 4PM or earlier. Sunset around 715PM.
tomk
9/19/2012 08:11:14 am
One more thing. . .phone ahead and order hot lunch. Just make sure you make the lodge by 3PM.
Tony Ga
9/19/2012 08:20:34 am
Hiked Charlies Bunion last year. There was still snow on the trail when we went...it was a good day. Plan to detour to the Jump Off Point. Thanks for the info.
Brian N bama
9/19/2012 08:42:09 am
My sons and I did in boulevard and down alum in june in the rain and fog. Guess I will have to go on it again because there was not much of a view. I really enjoyed the trail though.
Paul R
9/19/2012 08:08:17 am
Can't wait for cold weather be up Oct 3 for one night Anybody want to buy a house in south Alabama so I can move to east Tn Not joking
Ben
9/19/2012 08:38:44 am
Might not be a joke, but I sure am laughing. That's funny!
bill fox
9/19/2012 01:02:55 pm
where in south al. have house in sevier co. may trade
LC
9/19/2012 04:26:34 pm
Does wireless 3g/4g pick up on the smartphones up the mountain? Just wondering for educational purposes.
Jenny
9/22/2012 07:09:43 am
I was at lodge on Tuesday with no luck on making calls, was able to send one text in the office area.... On the other hand it was great not getting any calls...
Jenny
9/22/2012 07:26:06 am
I was lucky enough to get to experience this sunrise.... We had to hike up in pouring rain all day but it was worth it... My fifth trip up and can't wait to go back... Comments are closed.
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