The bears are active in the Smokys this April, particularly causing problems at Tri-Corner Knob early spring. After many hiker reports of bears between Fontana and Mollies, Sunday, April 25th, those of us at Mollies Ridge Shelter got our first day time bear visitors. They remained on the perimeter of the shelter, in no hurry to leave, content to forge around. The bear provided many Kodak moments for Mollies Ridge campers.
My arrival at Birch Spring campground Sunday afternoon was no exception. I first saw a bear stretched out, napping 30 feet off the trail. It also foraged on the ridge above Campground 113, lazily taking its time moving around the slopes above. The bears are a delight to see, but must be left alone and enjoyed from a distance.
My arrival at Birch Spring campground Sunday afternoon was no exception. I first saw a bear stretched out, napping 30 feet off the trail. It also foraged on the ridge above Campground 113, lazily taking its time moving around the slopes above. The bears are a delight to see, but must be left alone and enjoyed from a distance.
Keep hiking,
Carl (aka KY Greybeard)
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