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Smokies Roadways Closed Due to High Winds and Downed Trees - Park Advises Hikers to Stay Off Trails

Thursday, October 31, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is experiencing high winds ahead of a cold front that is expected to move through the area later today. Newfound Gap Road (Hwy 441 from Gatlinburg, TN to Cherokee, NC), Little River Road from the Townsend Wye to the Sugarlands Visitor Center, Wears Gap and the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail are currently closed. Winds are expected to grow stronger this evening...
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Hazardous Weather Warning for Smokies Today

Thursday, October 31, 2019

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High winds and flash flooding are expected today across the Smoky Mountains. You may want to monitor the Smokies Twitter account for road closure updates if you plan to visit the park today: https://twitter.com/smokiesroadsnps As what happened last week, high winds will probably result in falling trees in the park - especially in areas impacted by the 2017 wildfire. Here's the forecast from the...
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Smokies Roadways Closed Due to High Winds and Downed Trees

Saturday, October 26, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced high winds this morning with sustained winds of approximately 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph across the Tennessee side of the mountains. Newfound Gap Road, Laurel Creek Road, Little River Road and Cades Cove Loop Road are all currently closed due to downed trees. Winds are expected to grow stronger this evening with a High Wind Warning in effect until...
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Fire Restrictions on Open Fires in the Backcountry Lifted at Big South Fork NRRA

Saturday, October 26, 2019

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Due to recent precipitation, Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas announced the removal of restrictions on open fires within the backcountry of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Drought conditions for the area prompted the campfire restrictions on September 20. Fire management staff stress that weather conditions can change rapidly. Both visitors and residents are asked to stay...
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Smokies Adopts New Regulation for E-Bike Use

Friday, October 25, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the adoption of a new regulation to allow the use of low-speed electric bikes (e-bikes) in the park at all locations where bicycles are currently allowed. Both Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes, which can provide electronic assistance until the rider reaches a speed of 20 mph, are allowed under the new regulation. Commentary: I have no...
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HikinginGlacier.com Adds 5 New Hikes to Online Trail Guide

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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This past September Kathy and I had the opportunity to visit Glacier National Park for almost three weeks. During our visit we hiked more than 140 miles throughout the Two Medicine, St. Mary Lake, Many Glacier, Logan Pass and Lake McDonald areas. Many of these hikes were on trails we've already covered on our website, HikinginGlacier.com, but felt they were important in order to provide improved photographs...
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Roadwork Near Cataloochee Area Postponed

Friday, October 18, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced that the expected closure of the main access road into Cataloochee has been postponed. The county road just outside the park, Cove Creek Road, was expected to be closed November 1 through February 29 for a road slide repair by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The roadwork has been postponed and the Cataloochee area will remain...
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Science at Sugarlands / Mount LeConte Shelter

Thursday, October 17, 2019

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Join Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Science at Sugarlands tomorrow from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for "Lichens of the Smokies, Revealed" with James Lendemer from the New York Botanical Garden. All visitors are welcome to join the park at the Sugarlands Visitor Center Training Room, near the Gatlinburg entrance to the park. Also, backpackers, and even day hikers, may want to note that the Mount LeConte...
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Roadside parking - be a hero not a hazard

Monday, October 14, 2019

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Fall weekends are especially busy on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. Beautiful views are unlimited but parking is not. Once a trailhead parking lot is full, many drivers park on roadsides. While parking is permitted on the shoulder of some roads, vehicles must not obstruct traffic. Blocked roadways can lead to accidents and delay emergency responders. Follow these tips to be a hero and...
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Wildfire Risk Continues in Cherokee National Forest (and region)

Thursday, October 10, 2019

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Although light rain fell in some areas of the Cherokee National Forest, USDA Forest Service officials say much more moisture is needed in the days to come to significantly slow or put an end to the fall fire season. Extended periods of hot weather and little to no rain has increased the risk of wildfires throughout the Cherokee National Forest. Wildfires are not only a threat to wildlife and the...
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Living Step By Step on The Colorado Trail

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to hike the entire Colorado Trail - from Denver to Durango? This video from Keith ("Spreadsheet") and Gina ("Mulch") do an excellent job of showing what to expect, what you'll see, and what it takes to tackle the 485-mile Colorado Trail. This, their second attempt. was completed in 33 days. On their first try, in 2015, they ran out of time just 75 miles short...
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Senate bill increases funding for the National Park Service by $133 million

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

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Last week the United States Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations bill for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. If enacted, it would increase National Park Service funding by $133 million and improve funding for other federal agencies that support our parks’ wildlife, clean air and water. The increased funding commitment will better protect park resources, support jobs, address...
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