... Center. This trail follows a stream which creates a great playground for dogs who love the water. The next trail is the Oconaluftee River Trail. This trail goes from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to just outside of Cherokee NC. Please keep in mind that your dog must be on a lease and well behaved. Also, make sure you clean up after them.Gatlinburg Sky Lift - I ...

... of the Smokies~ Fishing in the Smokies has been great. Bluelining for brook trout or trying the new Raven Fork Catch and Release section are great choices. The bull elk in the Cataloochee area are displaying their antlers. Oconaluftee River C&R waters~ You need an annual C&R permit and a daily fishing permit (total $27) to fish these waters. It's worth it. The fish are huge and the ...

... to maintain a safe distance between visitors and our beloved elk and black bear. So that some good use comes out of this cowardly crime, it would be great if this animal was mounted for display in the new Oconaluftee visitor center being built or the Sugarlands visitor center museum rather than just dump the animal's body after the forensic evidence is gathered to prosecute this criminal. At ...

... Park, there are a few designated areas where your furry friends are welcome. Dogs are allowed to be in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but they must be on a leash. The Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail are two walking trails where both dogs and bicycles are allowed. For more information, visit the National Park’s website. Posted in Gatlinburg, Hiking, Outdoor, Pet ...

... to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this day’s ultimate destination. In Cherokee, NC, US-441 heads north from US-19 into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After a brief stop at the Oconaluftee Visitors Center to procure a map, I continued north on US-441, known within the park as Newfound Gap Road. At the visitors center, an elevation of approximately 2,500 feet, the sky was ...