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NRTI as we knew it is no more, and I don't know what will happen in the future. Technically, I'm still employed by the College, though am enjoying a paid hiatus, and working on everything I couldn't work on when I was spending 70 hours a week running the Program, like cleaning up from the tornado that hit, what, 7 years ago now? I'm also commissioned with a nearby county agency, actually answering to one of the more popular instructors, so I'm still trying to keep my hand in.

I'll continue to post information and news from grads and friends, and also want to keep current with LE news and references.

My College phone and e-mail are pretty much out of service, so I'll be setting up yet another account , so we can stay in touch.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

I'm Still Trying to "Open" My Front Yard:

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Section Of Tornado-Damaged Trail Reopened

A popular portion of the Abrams Falls Trail from Cades Cove to the waterfalls has been repaired and reopened on Saturday. An EF4 tornado extensively damaged it and eight other trails in the northwestern portion of the park in late April. Visitors are now able to access the trail from the Cades Cove trailhead and hike two-and-a-half miles to the waterfalls. The trails from the falls to Abrams Creek campground via Rabbit Creek, Hannah Mountain and Little Bottoms Trails remain closed. Over 33 miles of trails were severely impacted by the tornado. Thousands of trees were blown down and their roots upended, tearing huge gaps in the trails.  The park hired a number of local people and is receiving assistance from 23 trail workers from six western parks to clear and rehabilitate the affected trails. The trails that are officially closed are: 
  • Ace Gap Trail
  • Beard Cane Trail, including campsites 3 and 11
  • Cooper Road Trail from the junction at Beard Cane to Cades Cove Loop Road
  • Hatcher Mountain Trail
  • Little Bottoms Trail from campsite 17 to the Abrams Falls/Hannah Mountain Trails junction (campsite 17 is open)
  • Hannah Mountain Trail from the Rabbit Creek Trail junction to the Abrams Falls/Little Bottoms Trails junction (campsite 16 is open)
  • Rabbit Creek Trail, including campsite 15
  • Wet Bottom Trail
  • Abrams Falls Trail beyond the waterfall
There is no estimate as to when the repairs to these trails will be completed.
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