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Originally Posted by jadabug  I live at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains,and unless the rules have changed pets are not allowed on the trails in the National Park. The rangers will give you a big fine if they catch you unless the laws have changed in recent years. We have also had a lot of bear activity lately and some trails are closed due to that. |
Yes thanks for the tip. I did some research and it's really unfortunate there is only 2 trails that allow dogs. I'm intended to take him to the one close to Gatlinburg. The park does not allow dogs on most hiking trails but does let them on camping sites. Now I don't have experience with this but bear tend to attack? I heard they actually run from you?
Also, you think flea and ticks situation will get better by September? I have no clue if they are less active when it's cool down like bugs and mosquitoes lol it's hot down here all year round.
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Originally Posted by Magnus This being his first hike, just make sure you know what plants are poisonous to him. |
I am worried about that because I don't think I can even recognize these plants in the wild randomly to even know not to let him come near.