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June 29, 2017

6/29/2017

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Good Afternoon,
     It's a mishmash kind of day in terms of the weather. We've been in and out of the clouds since daybreak, with on and off winds, and it sounds like rain is moving in late this evening. Some liquid precipitation would be appreciated as we've gone the last several days without recording anything. Temperatures should also remain mild through the weekend.  Hard to believe that this date 5 years ago we tapped 80+ degrees for the first time on the mountain in recorded history.  Here we are getting into the 30's at night the last few days.  Knowing how muggy and buggy it can be in the valley during the summer, I think I'll gladly take the latter.
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East and New Lodges awaiting the next batch of arrivals.
    We're happy to share with you that the backcountry shelter up the hill from the lodge is once again open to use! It remains under a Bear Warning for the time being, so continue to use caution if you entertain staying there in the near future.  All reservations, permits, and questions pertaining to the shelter can of course be taken by the NPS backcountry office or smokiespermits.nps.gov - their reservation website.  It's been a few weeks since we last saw a bear in camp, but please continue to be responsible with your belongings during your time in the woods.  Also, the squirrels.  Please don't feed them. They seem to be multiplying in numbers every day, and feeding them only increases their desire for mischief.  Thanks!
     Have a great day.
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Enough sunshine to call it a laundry day for Pauline.
7 Comments
doug y link
6/29/2017 01:57:14 pm

I am curious (and I suppose I could go to an official NPS site to find out) if they are doing any repair work on the Bullhead trail ? I understand that the fires of November did a great deal of damage to this route. g'day

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norman (ga) link
6/29/2017 07:31:09 pm

Doug Y, ref. your web site the 29th, you might say those were the 'good ole days' back then. Do you remember the plane crash supplying Mr. Brown in the 60s that Mr. Graham was sharing the 26th. Sure would like to know more about that! God Bless & g'day

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doug y link
6/30/2017 08:09:34 am

Norman: that was a few years ago and I can barely remember it. Maybe someone can give you more information. Yes, those were definitely the good 'ol days.

tomk in SC
6/29/2017 08:36:42 pm

As a follow on. . .what damage was done to the trail and when will it likely be repaired. UP Rainbow and DN Bullhead is a nice combo as they share a parking lot.

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Sherleen
6/29/2017 04:05:50 pm

Great, informative blog today. Happy Trails ! :-)

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Scott Tapp
6/29/2017 08:04:57 pm

Thanks guys for the info about the shelter, I have been waiting for that good news.

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H Clark
6/30/2017 07:31:16 am

I hiked to LeConte on your record breaking day of June 29, 2012. The park service personnel notified hikers about an air alert for that date.

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