A Walk in the Woods Great Smoky Mountains

09/22/2026

Even though most of our hummingbirds have started their migration south, keep those feeders filled!
Some hummingbirds are still passing through, and late migrants need all the energy they can get for their incredible journey.

09/21/2026

09/20/2026

09/20/2026

Are you tired of fighting it? This whole rat poison issue? They hope you are. They are banking on it…literally.

Pest control companies make an obscene amount of money from SGARS (second generation anticoagulant rodenticides). Wildlife clinics, rehabbers and other advocates have been fighting against the use of this poison for years and proven to those in power, that this stuff is killing unintended targets - including children, pets and MANY predator species.

Below just one of the faces recently affected. 9 months old and she required a transfusion to save her life. Her crime - eating poisoned mice.

She can’t tell them what she went through. She can’t say what it cost her. I can tell you it came close to costing her her life.

I’m tired of signing forms and showing up to legislators offices to complain about this. To beg them to ban it. To leave with all of them nodding, but nothing happening…

But how can we give up? I can’t look in those eyes and say, “Sorry. I’m tired of fighting.”

I’m asking for your help. I wish I could say this was the last time, but it won’t be. I’m going to need your voice.

Hell - THEY need your voice.

Please sign this petition to allow Massachusetts towns to individually ban it on private property. Right now towns can only ban it on municipal properties.

A panel of 6 people are going to make this decision and they are going to make it SOON.

PLEASE. It will only take a few minutes and could say thousands upon thousands of life.

Do it for her and for all who have perished and suffered from this poison without having a say.

Show them we will not stop fighting this issue.

“There is no failure except in no
longer trying.”

Elbert Hubbard

Please fill out the form below:

https://bit.ly/Petition4ConferenceCommittee

09/20/2026

🥾☕️ WINNING THE TRAIL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"If you get Mike as your guide with A Walk in the Woods, consider yourself "winning"! He truly made my days and nights on the Appalachian Trail completely unforgettable.
Here is why they should be at the absolute top of your outdoor bucket list:
* The Ultimate Camp Comfort: Hot coffee ready for you in the morning makes all the difference when you're out in the elements.
* Expert Trail Lore: I learned so much about the AT peaks, local wildlife, tree species, and deep history. It left me with a profound respect for the volunteers who maintain it.
* The Solo Stretch: Mike safely prepared me for a short solo hike by teaching me bear safety first. Taking that solo time became a powerful personal growth experience that helped me slow down, connect deeply with nature, and truly enjoy the walk.
* Instant Connection: Meeting Mike felt just like reuniting with an old childhood friend.
If you are serious about getting out in nature with experienced guides, A Walk in the Woods should be at the top of your list."
👉 Ready to plan your own AT adventure? Click the link https://awalkinthewoods.com/guided-backpacking-in-the-smoky-mountains/to book your trek with A Walk in the Woods! 🗺️👇

09/20/2026

If you love the national park, bears, and funny stories, check out "Da Bears" episode of the monthly Friends of the Smokies Podcast. Retired wildlife biologist Kim DeLozier shares some of his experiences, insights, and humor from his decades working with bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube (links in the comments). Thank you, Friends! 🐻

09/20/2026

People run them over.
They sh@ them.
They poison them.
They talk badly about them — “Oh my God, a coyote was spotted on my block!”
And then there’s our litter, where an innocent animal can get its head stuck in a cup and suffer or die.

Wildlife is just trying to survive in a world that we have taken over.

Give them a darn break already! 🐾❤️

They were here before us, and they deserve a place here too.

09/18/2026

Planning your fall trip to the Smokies? 🍁🍂 Owner Vesna Plakanis had some great local advice in Travel and Leisure magazine! https://www.travelandleisure.com/gatlinburg-tennessee-guide-12004954

09/18/2026

We are having a blast helping "The Bow-legged Chickens" complete their Appalachian Trail journey!