bear warnings ·
black bears ·
campsite closings ·
Dr. Frank van Manen ·
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Bear warnings/closings on the rise in the Smokies
Thursday, May 21, 2009
If you haven’t noticed, the number of bear warnings and campsite closings in the Smoky Mountains continues to increase. Since early spring, a new warning or closing has popped-up almost every week. In fact, two new warnings have been added just this week.As of right now, backcountry campsites #10 (Russell Field Trail), #15 (Rabbit Creek Trail), #24 (Upper Little River Trail), and #93 (Twentymile Trail)...