PAWS On The Porch

08/13/2023

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Your 2023 Tennessee Volunteers

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11/09/2022

When they say: “all windows”, they mean ALL WINDOWS

11/02/2022

Need to know!! Please don’t feed the bears near the cabin.

10/18/2022

Winterfest kicks off Nov. 10

10/18/2022

The fireplace has been turned on! Hot tub is at 104 degrees. Fall dates booking fast

10/11/2022

Love walking in the woods!!

10/11/2022

Some suggestions

Leaf season can be overwhelming for any photographer. Here are some tips for capturing the best photos possible when visiting the Smokies this fall.

https://www.smokiesinformation.org/news/camera-in-the-park-leaf-season.html?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=100722

10/08/2022

Reservations still available

Learn all the details about this year’s Pigeon Forge Winterfest, which is headlined by the addition of the Winterfest Wonders of Light Waking Trail.

09/19/2022

Safety information

As we enter the cooler months of fall, Great Smoky Mountains will continue to experience increased bear, elk, and visitor activity. The rules and best practices for viewing are listed below.

1. Use the Rule of Thumb for wildlife viewing. If you can't cover the animal with your thumb when you hold it up, you're too close.

2. View Bear and Elk from 50 yards, it's the law.

3. Bring binoculars, view wildlife from a distance, and stay in your vehicle when wildlife is near roadsides.

4. Wildlife has a shorter lifespan when fed human food. Keep all food and garbage away from wildlife.

5. If you approach an animal so closely that it stops feeding, changes direction of travel, or otherwise alters its behavior, you are too close!

09/17/2022

FALL Y’ALL has officially begun

09/16/2022

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Anyone interested in learning about bear hibernation?

Bear specialist, Daryl Ratajczak, will be teaching an online class on hibernation on Monday, September 26th for “Bear Safety and More.” You can register for this free class here:

https://www.recsafewithwildlife.com/beardenning