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The Scratching Post Rent a luxury log cabin for your vacation to the Great Smoky Mountain area. 10 minutes from Bryson City and the Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Perfect luxury vacation log cabin,sleeps up to 8. Just built, there are three bedrooms, large kitchen and porches with a hot tub and dry sauna. Sit on the front porch and view the Nantahala National Forest which is our property boundary. Located in beautiful western North Carolina on Round Top Mountain. Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Nantahala Outdoor Center are only 15 minutes away. Activ

ities for the whole family, rafting, kayaking, zip line, canoeing, fly fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, Horseback riding, snow skiing, plus more. Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad train or drive to Cherokee for the Indian reservation and Harrah's Casino.

Love the beautiful wildflowers!
04/26/2026

Love the beautiful wildflowers!

Be aware!
04/24/2026

Be aware!

Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park responded to multiple bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail this past weekend, including cases where a bear approached visitors, took backpacks, and briefly chased a group. Ramsey Prong Road and Ramsey Cascades Trail are now closed as rangers monitor bear activity.

Last weekend, rangers also handled several incidents involving an aggressive bear at Abrams Falls Trail. That area has now reopened after several days with no observed bear activity.

Spring means increased black bear activity in the Smokies. Mother bears are emerging with cubs and food sources are limited. This is a sensitive time for bears, and getting too close can lead to dangerous encounters.

To keep people and bears safe, please remember:
• Stay 50 yards away from bears—approaching bears is illegal.
• Don’t stop in the road to view bears; it creates hazards and delays emergency response.
• Secure all food and trash in a locked vehicle and never leave it unattended.
• Never feed bears. Feeding wildlife is illegal and can cause bears to become aggressive and lose their natural fear of humans.
• Stay alert on trails and consider carrying bear spray. Hike in groups when possible.
• Report bear encounters or unsafe behavior to park authorities at 865‑436‑1230.

Thank you for helping keep the Smokies safe for everyone—people and bears alike.

Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/bear-incidents-prompts-trail-closure-safety-reminder-in-great-smoky-mountains-national-park.htm

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Spring is a fantastic time to visit!
04/10/2026

Spring is a fantastic time to visit!

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