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Dan DeSetto
Bye Bye Summer
Summer 2011 was one of the hottest on record here in my hometown, and I can't say that I'll miss it now that our first real front of the season has finally come through and cooled us off dramatically. It's time for me to find time to get out on the trails again.
One of my favorite spots to go in the Smokies when the weather cools is the Cataloochee area in the Park's southeast corner. The elk 'rut' is in full swing and there are many great trails to explore.
Click these links to revisit two of my favorite walks in the Cataloochee area: (both open in a new window)
I also enjoyed the popular Boogerman Trail, but I walked it before the website was created, so there is no journal.
See you out there soon. -Old Dan
