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Originally Posted by tmshih
We've stayed at the KOA there. The sites are packed tight, but it's a short walk through Patriot Park to a Moonshine distillery and restaurant with fried chicken. Lot's of "Beware of Bears" signs scattered throughout the campground.... apparently they are attracted to the scent of fried foods wafting off of tipsy tourists.  |
Bears really are a problem around campgrounds in the Great Smoky Mountains. Campers and hikers are advised to wear little noisy bells on their clothing to give advanced warning to any bears that might be close by so you don't take them by surprise. It is also advised to carry "Pepper Spray" in case of an encounter.
Be on the watch for fresh bear activity and be able to notice the difference between black bear feces and grizzly bear feces. Black bear feces is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear feces has little bells in it and smells like pepper.
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