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May 24, 2017

5/24/2017

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​Good Afternoon,
     There’s no shortage of water running off of the mountain!  We raked in another 1.4” of steady rain, and the drainage gullies have been overflowing all around camp.  Efforts to divert water to their respective drainages toward LeConte Creek or Roaring Fork, and not surging through camp, often seem futile in such conditions.  There was a bit of a reprieve early this morning, as the sunrise was kicking into gear about the same time I was repetitiously tapping the old snooze button.  Biscuit making and coffee perking was an extra relaxing experience today with such calming colors streaking along the horizon.  But alas, the state of saturation returned.  Yesterday’s high temp reach 54 degrees, and our overnight low bottomed out at 43.  We’re currently hanging out in the lower 40’s, and the blustery winds are a new additive to the constant presence of rain clouds and mist.  Just as the llamas arrived with today’s delivery, the storms let loose with heavy rain, thunder, and pea-sized hail.  The radar appears to show it continuing through much of the day. Dress appropriately.
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     The Mountain Myrtle displays at Myrtle Point and Cliff Tops are now at peak bloom.  The millions of tiny white and pink stars hold up pretty well, even in the rain we've been getting, before turning brown and withering.  If you have hopes of seeing them in person, the coming days will be your best bet.  After that, we can start to look forward to the next stage of amazing wildflowers that take the mountain by storm.
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     If you happen to come across any damage to the trails caused by recent storms, please share such information with us and/or the NPS so they can be remedied speedily. Thanks and have a great day.
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8 Comments
TwistyP
5/24/2017 02:36:48 pm

To the best of my recollection, we have not seen a photo of Leconte Lodge Falls in a couple years. Today's post leads me to believe that it may have been photo worthy during the latest rain events. It would be interesting to see it with the newly replaced structure. Just a thought.

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LeConte Lodge
5/24/2017 03:43:31 pm

Monumental rain events combined with runoff not properly draining around camp contributed to the deterioration of the old steps, greatly accelerating that process in recent years. In the interests of preventing further erosion of the middle and upper steps, as well as the path around the Dining Hall, and to ensure the longevity of the new steps that were so masterfully laid in place, efforts have been made to re-correct the flow of runoff from High Top and Cliff Tops around lodge grounds. Naturally, pooling will occur during the heaviest of rains, but the staircase cascade has been effectively reduced. Thank you.

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TwistyP
5/24/2017 03:47:56 pm

An understandable and essential improvement. RIP LeConte Lodge Falls.

Meg W.
5/24/2017 03:11:43 pm

Beautiful photos! (and video!)

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Pat N
5/24/2017 03:49:38 pm

Looks like y'all are experiencing quite a gully washer! Love seeing the beautiful mountain myrtle!

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Linda
5/24/2017 05:30:55 pm

Love the pretty mountain myrtle! Thanks for the photos! 🌞

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Judy
5/24/2017 06:32:50 pm

Thanks for the wonderful pictures of the Mountain Myrtle! Some of us have never been able to see it in bloom in person. What a show and what a terrific blog this year! We all appreciate the extra effort in photos and word pictures:)

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norman (ga)
5/25/2017 09:41:52 pm

All the above comments goes for me 100%.

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