Great Smokey Mountains National Park and Alternative Fuels

Wednesday, September 30, Alternative Fuels Celebration

Join Superintendent Cash at Oconaluftee at 9:30 a.m. or Sugarlands at 1:30 p.m. for two ribbon-cutting ceremonies to unveil new pieces of alternative fuel equipment.  Propane mowers, neighborhood electric vehicles, and new charging stations will be available for viewing along with a fast-charge demonstration with a Nissan Leaf vehicle and a Tesla Model S vehicle. The Smokies are the first unit in the National Park Service to install and operate public DC fast-charging stations.

The AT July 17, 2015, day 4

This section of the AT was fairly moderate as far as difficulty is concerned for the healthy experienced hiker.  Water was available throughout the 4 days of hiking this section of the AT, and I was reminded of my lack of water by my inaction on previous occasions to top-off those containers when I have any questions about my needs. 
The sign below was just after the handicap accessible part of the trial on TN 91, as we entered a big open field and our final 6.5mls to our vehicle.

 The trail was moderate in most respects for the prepared hiker, with enough incline to keep you focused on the moment and blessed with some great scenery.

Wow, another awesomely rewarding excursion on the AT!