Monthly Archive: June 2014
GSM Guide
June 18, 2014
Elkmont Campgrounds in the Great Smoky Mountains have hundreds of people using the shuttle service to observed the show of the synchronous fireflies. The light show happens every year and last for only about 2 weeks. This event is growing every year at Elkmont.It’s so popular the Park Service now uses trolleys to bring the large crowds to the campground. People arrive at about 7:00 pm, set up their chairs or blankets and watch till dark to watch the show. Watch what is happening…
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great smoky mountains, Synchronous fireflies
GSM Guide
June 14, 2014
When traveling in or near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park some great places to view wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains are Cades Cove, Cataloochee and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail because of the open fields where viewing is easier to spot the wildlife. Common wildlife seen in these area are deer, racoon, wild turkey, and black bear. The best time of day to go for wildlife viewing are early in the morning and late in the evening. Remember to view from at least 150 feet away so as not to disturb the wildlife which is a federal violation. And NEVER FEED…
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black bear, cades cove, turkey
GSM Guide
June 10, 2014
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park bear warnings have been reported by the park rangers due to active bear sightings and some problems in the backcountry campgrounds. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials report having to close 2 back-country campgrounds due to active bear activity. Bear activity in June is normal but for safety reasons 2 areas were closed- Backcountry 13 and Spence Field Shelter. Park rangers remind campers and visitors to not leave food out and take precautions if you encounter a bear.
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Spence Field Shelter
GSM Guide
June 4, 2014
Interstate 40 closure North Carolina mountains planned for Thursday June 5,f 2014. Part of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina and Tennessee boarder will be closed by NCDOT on Thursday June 5, 2014 for most of the day. There was a rock fall last week near I-40 mile marker 8 in Haywood County in North Carolina. The I-40 closure is needed so workers can remove boulders and rocks in order of preventing further rock slides from occurring. All lanes of I-40 will be closed until late Thursday night from exit 20 in NC to exit 451 in TN. Travelers should…
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I40 closure, Interstate 40 closure in NC Mountains, nc mountains
