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dventure Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains 2nd Edition Blair Howard HUNTER HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC. 130 Campus Drive Edison, NJ 08818-7816 % 732-225-1900 / 800-255-0343 / fax 732-417-1744 Web site: www.hunterpublishing.com E-mail: [email protected] IN CANADA: Ulysses Travel Publications 4176 Saint-Denis, Montréal, Québec Canada H2W 2M5 % 514-843-9882 ext. 2232 / fax 514-843-9448 IN THE UNITED KINGDOM: Windsor Books International The Boundary, Wheatley Road, Garsington Oxford, OX44 9EJ England % 01865-361122 / fax 01865-361133 ISBN 1-55650-905-7 © 2001 Blair Howard All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, elec- tronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher. This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and compa- nies disclaim any responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability or any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omis- sions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Cover photo by Michael H. Francis Maps by Kim André, © 2001 Hunter -
Safe Haven in Rocky Fork Hiawassee
JOURNEYS THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY January – February 2013 INSIDE: Safe Haven in Rocky Fork ❙ Hiawassee, Georgia ❙ Creative Collaboration ❘ JOURNEYS From thE EDitor THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY Volume 9, Number 1 PRACTICAL MAGIC. WHEN I HEAR THE woRDs “MAGIC,” aNd “ENCHANTMENT” January – February 2013 to describe the Appalachian Trail, I think of another kind of magic that happens behind the scenes. Consider how closely the Trail skirts a densely-populated portion of the country; then consider any A.T. trailhead from Georgia to Maine a doorway to a peaceful, wooded path, strewn Mission with pristine waterways, grassy balds, and high ridge lines, and it does indeed sound like illusion The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail — ensuring — but the magic is real. that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, A recent letter sent to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) headquarters especially and for centuries to come. punctuates this message. “In a way, it was like going back in time — leaving the modern and finding a much less complicated way of life alive in our country,” wrote ATC member Mary Holmes after completing her hike of the Trail. She continued with these Board of Directors A.T. Journeys poignant words: “The Trail is a miracle — first that it exists intact and J. Robert (Bob) Almand ❘ Chair Wendy K. Probst ❘ Managing Editor that it weaves through the most developed part of the country. It William L. (Bill) Plouffe ❘ Vice Chair Traci Anfuso-Young ❘ Graphic Designer should be an example in years to come of the value of conservation On the Cover: Kara Ball ❘ Secretary and inspire ever-greater conservation efforts.” The Trail is a model for “As winter scenes go, very few top the Arthur Foley ❘ Treasurer Contributors success, due to the serious and pragmatic work of the ATC staff beauty of fresh snow and ice clinging Lenny Bernstein Laurie Potteiger ❘ Information Services Manager members, A.T. -
Winter Hiking the Last Two Winters Here Have Been the Worst in Years in Terms of Snow, Ice and Bitter Cold
SECOND QUARTER 2011 Quarterly News Bulletin and Hike Schedule P.O. Box 68, Asheville, NC 28802 • www.carolinamtnclub.org • e-mail: [email protected] Winter Hiking The last two winters here have been the worst in years in terms of snow, ice and bitter cold. Many hikes have been canceled or changed because of weath- er or road conditions to the trailhead. We thought it would be interesting to investigate some of the experiences our hikers have had dealing with those conditions this winter. Kathleen Hudson was going to lead a hike to Raven Cliff Falls and the sus- pension bridge and back. She, instead, backtracked to the DuPont State Forest because Caesar’s Head State Park was closed. Lee Belknap led a hike around John Rock on which nearly every- Top, winter scene on Roan Mountain. Inset, one wore traction devices on their CMC hikers enjoy lunch after snowshoeing shoes and necessarily so. Mary Beth the Roans. Photos by Paul Benson. Gwynn was going to lead the Seniard Ridge-Case Camp Loop hike but had to change because Headwaters Road, COUNCIL CORNER which led to the trailhead, was closed due to ice and snow. She hiked on John When I was in the going to be bright, all inclusive and much Rock also, but Michael and Kathy Navy I also worked in more user friendly. The website software Cornn decided to do the scheduled Communications as a uses the latest technology that allows hike and walked in from the closed Radioman. One of the joining and renewing online, allows many road, adding at least two miles to the things we used to say leaders and members to easily add and hike. -
Journeys the Magazine of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy January — February 2012
JOURNEYS THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY January — February 2012 INSIDE: A Call to Action ❙ A.T. Civil War History ❙ Trail Dames JOURNEYS FROM THE EDITOR ❘ THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY FORWARD THINKING. EMBRACING FORWARD MOTION, WHILE NEVER Volume 8, Number 1 forgetting our history and experiences — in fact, using those very things to propel our January — February 2012 lives positively into the next chapter — has the potential to be a constant source of invigoration. Some speci c experiences are only meant to happen once — never to be replicated — and to pack such a powerful punch to our psyches that they shift our life’s Mission direction. It is up to each of us to know when to use this power to improve both in- The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail — ensuring wardly and outwardly. A.T. hikers, and especially thru-hikers, repeat a version of this that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, mantra all the time when speaking of their journeys’ completion. But whether or not and for centuries to come. they allow their futures to be altered (whether slightly or dramatically) by such unique inspiration, and how, is a distinctly personal decision. “Completing the Trail marked the end of something; I’m just not sure what yet. Or, Board of Directors A.T. Journeys maybe it’s not really the end, but just a bend in the road and I cannot yet see around J. Robert (Bob) Almand ❘ Chair Wendy K. -
Some Aspects of the History of the Black Bear (Ursus Americanus) in the Great Smoky Mountains
University of Tennessee, Knoxville TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange Masters Theses Graduate School 6-1974 Some Aspects of the History of the Black Bear (Ursus americanus) in the Great Smoky Mountains Julie Devereux LaFollette University of Tennessee - Knoxville Follow this and additional works at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes Part of the Life Sciences Commons Recommended Citation LaFollette, Julie Devereux, "Some Aspects of the History of the Black Bear (Ursus americanus) in the Great Smoky Mountains. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1974. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/1445 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Masters Theses by an authorized administrator of TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact [email protected]. To the Graduate Council: I am submitting herewith a thesis written by Julie Devereux LaFollette entitled "Some Aspects of the History of the Black Bear (Ursus americanus) in the Great Smoky Mountains." I have examined the final electronic copy of this thesis for form and content and recommend that it be accepted in partial fulfillment of the equirr ements for the degree of Master of Science, with a major in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. Michael R. Pelton, Major Professor We have read this thesis and recommend its acceptance: James L. Byford, James T. Tanner Accepted for the Council: Carolyn R. Hodges Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School (Original signatures are on file with official studentecor r ds.) To the Graduate Council : I am submitting herewith a thesis wri tten by Jul ie Devereux LaFol l ette entitled 11Some Aspects of the History of the Bl ack Bear (Ursus americanus) in the Great Smoky MountainS.11 I recommend that it be accepted in partial ful fillment of the requi rements for the degree of Master of Science, wi th a major in Wildl ife Management. -
100 Favorite Trails Challenge
Carolina Mountain Club 100 Favorite Trails Challenge Hiker's Name: ____________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Email: ________________________________ Date Completed: _________________________________ CMC Member: YES NO Number Hike Miles Elev. Gain (ft.) *CMC # Date Completed 1 Abrams Falls from Cades Cove 5.0 ( 800) 2 Rich Mtn. Loop in Cades Cove 8.5 ( 2,400) 3 Gregory Bald from Cades Cove 11.0 ( 3,100) 4 Twentymile Loop 8.0 ( 1,400) 5 AT/Lost Cove/Lakeshore Loop 11.6 ( 3,500) 6 Joyce Kilmer Loop 2.0 ( 400) 822 7 AT:Cheoah Bald from Stecoah Gap 11.0 ( 3,200) 614 8 Wayah Bald from Wilson Lick Ranger Station 6.0 ( 1,100) 9 Yellow Mountain 12.9 ( 3,100) 373 10 Glen Falls-Highlands 2.0 ( 500) 833 11 Sunset Rock-Highlands 1.5 ( 225) 833 12 Whiteside Mountain 2.2 ( 1,200) 833 13 Horsepasture River Waterfalls 5.0 ( 1,000) 267 var. 14 Panthertown Valley Loop East 6.0 ( 1,200) 311 var. 15 Pinnacle Park to the Pinnacle 8.0 ( 2,800) 847 16 Oconaluftee River Trail 3.0 ( 100) 17 Mingus Creek and Cemeteries 4.2 ( 700) 896 var. 18 Deep Creek Waterfalls Loop 5.5 ( 1,200) 19 Lakeshore Loop from the Tunnel 9.4 ( 1,400) 516 20 Andrews Bald 3.6 ( 850) 21 Silers Bald 9.5 ( 2,800) 697 22 Chimney Tops 3.5 ( 1,600) 23 Mount LeConte via Alum Cave 10.0 ( 2,800) 572 24 Walker Sisters Home from Metcalf Bottoms 4.0 ( 200) 25 Porters Creek Trail 7.4 ( 1,600) 454 26 Ramsey Cascades 8.0 ( 2,500) 33 27 Charlies Bunion from Newfound Gap 8.0 ( 2,000) 119 *CMC hikes with "var." are variations of the hikes on the 100 Favoirite Hikes map.