I've been on most of the trails in the Tremont and Cades Cove area and those in between. ATTEMPTED to ride up to Gregory's Bald today but was cut off at the pass by a very surly mama bear! When she heard our horses both of her two cubs shot up a tree right next to Parson's Branch Road and she planted herself at the base of their tree. No amount of loud noises, whistles, hand clapping or off-key singing caused her to budge. She began growling and swatting the ground. No kidding. So my buddy and I grudgingly left her in peace and contented ourselves with a ride down Forge Creek Road. We'll return on a cooler day when the bears have begun their long winter's sleep . . . . According to a park ranger we spoke with last week in the Anthony Creek area, bear activity this year has been unusually high. I believe it!Happy Trails!Renee
("Double Click" on the pics above to better see the cubs!)
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When James and I saw our first bear last year, I started singing. The bear ran off. Hmmmm---kind of says something about my singing!
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys are safe!
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