"Go to the winter woods: listen there, look, watch, and “the dead months” will give you a subtler secret than any you have yet found in the forest." -William Sharp #ThrowbackThursday
NPS Photo, winter 1940.
@NAACP Strange isn't it?
Not saying that I agree with what has happened today, but, the pot and the kettle are both the same color whichever side of the fence you're on.
You need special shoes for hiking – and a bit of a special soul as well” – Terri Guillemets-
With an abundance of hiking trails for visitors to choose from, there are plenty of places for one to escape the crowds and experience the beauty of the Smokies. #trailstuesday
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“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy.” -- Sylvia Plath
What is your happiest memory of the Smokies?
NPS photo by A. Bate
Here are some helpful tips to beat the heat and have a safe and enjoyable hike in the Smokies: #recreateresponsibly
- Hike early in the morning
- Monitor the weather
- Carry plenty of water and stay hydrated
- Pack some salty snacks
- Hike trails at higher elevation