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At last Cades Cove Loop Road is getting repaved! Cades Cove Loop Road is closed from

March 1 - May 21, 2010.

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Alternative Adventures

The road in Cades Cove is scheduled to be closed March 1 - May 21, 2010 for major improvements. Weather may affect these dates.

The road will be closed to all public use, including hiking, bicycling, and auto touring during the closure period. Trailheads along the road will be closed, including Cooper Road Trail, Abrams Falls Trail, and Rabbit Creek Trail. Although trailhead access from along theRich Mountain Road, Forge Creek Road and Parson Branch Road will not be accessible during the closure. This will affect trailhead access/parking for Indian Grave Gap Trail, Gregory Ridge Trail, Gregory Bald Trail, and Hannah Mountain Trail.

The Cades Cove Campground, picnic area, horseback riding stable and campground store will be operating as normal. Bicycle rentals will not be available from the campground store during the period when the Loop Road is closed.

While Cades Cove is temporarily closed, there are many alternative adventures to enjoy such as a self-guided tour of Tremont, Little Greenbrier School, The Walker Sister's Cabin, Elkmont Summer Community, the Heritage Museum in Townsend, the Little River Railroad Museum and the scenic Foothills Parkway. For a complete list of all adventures, visit "The Do" section of
www.smokymountains.org

Loop Road will be closed, these trails will remain open and hikers can access them via connecting trails in the area. Download a park trail map to view area trails.

Did You Know?

The Fiber Festival, sponsored by the Artisan's Guild, is in Townsend this weekend at Townsend Elementary.

See various artists showing their talents!

The Fiber Festival, sponsored by the Artisan's Guild, is in Townsend this weekend at Townsend Elementary.

Maryville College Alumni Luncheon Reunion is being held between the hours of 11 and 2pm at Miss LIly's - Saturday March 27th.

Saturday April 10th, The Annual Townsend Wildflower exhibits, talks and sales are being held at the Visitor's Center.

April 15th marks not only tax day but the 3rd meeting of the Beer Tasting Club held at Miss Lily's Cafe. Check website for further details.

The first weekend in May marks the Old Timer's Festival complete with Bluegrass, Dancing and Crafters. This event is held at the Visitors Center.

Rallies 2010
MAY 13- 15

Vintage Camper Spring Rally in the Smokies 2010 Click here for more info JUNE 11-12

Airstream June Rally - JUNE 24 – 27

Smoky Mntn Bounders Club - JULY 16-18

Airstream July Rally - JULY 23 – 24

Serro Scotty Enthusiasts 2010 Grand National Rally - AUG 13-15

Knoxville Diocesan Catholic Committee On Scouting - AUG 10-12

Tennessee Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds Rally - AUG. 27-29

Overmountain Sams Rzlly - SEPT. 10-11

Vintage Camper Fall Rally in the Smokies 2010 - Click here for more info - SEPT. 17-19

Airstream September Rally - NOV. 12-13

K-Town Sams

Let us help plan your next Rally. Just give us a call and see just how easy it can be.


	Events March 27 & 28th Sam Houston Birthday Celebration - www.samhoustonhistoricschoolhouse.org/ e-mail samhoustonsch@aol.com April 9th, 2010 Second Annual Benefit Campout for the Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN click here for more info April 30 May 1st 18th Annual Spring Festival and Old Timers Day Townsend - May 14-16 Troutfest - Troutfest is a Fly Fishing Exposition and Fundraiser held in Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is a Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited sponsored fundraiser and festival. Townsend and Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers you the most beautiful place on earth to fly fish for trout. http://troutfest.org/

	Come out and help us raise some mony for the Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN! Saturday April 10th, 2010 Camping fees will be a donation of $20.00 (cash or check made out to Second Harvest) per site with all of the proceeds going to Second Harvest. Second Harvest can provide 3 nutritious meals with every $1 donation. Go to the Second Harvest web site.

Approximately 1,500 black bears live in the park. This equals a population density of approximately two bears per square mile. Bears can be found throughout the park, but are easiest to spot in open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley.

See you under the Stars,
Diane & Jimmy Felton

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