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Peek-A-Boo Bear

Peek-A-Boo Bear

Posted on June 16, 2015March 25, 2020 by jim

While we weren’t fans of the “Disneyification” of Cades Cove, I was rewarded with 7 bears while lugging my gear around the woods….

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Cades Cove

Cades Cove

Posted on June 15, 2015March 25, 2020 by jim

Cades Cove is the most visited part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and we can see the draw.  Easy hikes, and…

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Hiking in the Smokies

Hiking in the Smokies

Posted on June 13, 2015March 25, 2020 by jim

After having spent so much time in the Rockies and Sierras, the lush green rolling Smokies are a big change from what we’re…

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Tunnel to Nowhere

Tunnel to Nowhere

Posted on June 13, 2015March 25, 2020 by jim

More hiking today – not very strenuous, but a beautiful hike nonetheless along the Road to Nowhere – a failed government promise to…

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Smoky Stream

Smoky Stream

Posted on June 11, 2015March 25, 2020 by jim

A full day in the park – from a whiteout at the top of Clingman’s Dome, to beautiful streams and panoramic views from…

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Headed to the Smokies

Headed to the Smokies

Posted on June 8, 2015September 28, 2020 by jim

As one would expect while sitting in Paradise, Colette’s gypsy blood has started churning, and that can only mean one thing – time…

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