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Fontana Dam's Post Office said that as of the 21st the retail unit would be closed on Saturdays.
This means their windows will be closed. They will have staff in the back that may answer if you...

The lack of response to this post and last years make me wonder if I am wasting my time with Hiyak.
As mentioned previously... Before I came to Fontana I thought this would be great for the area...

Before I moved from Florida to Fontana I wanted to see Fontana become better for hikers by way of supplies, service and a festival. I can't get them all done myself, but can try...
So the second...

Thanks for recognizing the change in Fontana, Jack. Unless you're a vegetarian I would say you have all you need at Fontana to get though the Smokies.

If you all would like to see even better...

Yes there are more choices in Bryson, but it's not cheaper. Staying at the Village saves you gas and money. Until the end of April rooms are $59. Much more convenient! I doubt there is anything...

It is 65 years old, but with concrete there are lots of issues. The concrete didn't complete dry, believe it or not, until a year or two ago. Now the issue is expanding, causing support beams to be...

I am one of those who does not give a $#!t. Hike for fun not for blazes! However, I disagree with you. For the last three seasons I have shuttled countless hikers and most do not want to skip a...

I would be "a man who works here" from first post. The reroute map is in all the shuttle vehicles at Fontana, as well as on the message board on the back wall of the visitor center where you place...

I really enjoy Myakka!

Got official word from a top Park official and he said it is allowed. You just aren't aloud to trim/cut anything.

The worser the conditions, the better the memories.

Yeah man. Good luck and have fun!

Don't pass up High Rock Trail. Take it for spectacular views and a very interesting old fire tower cabin. Was out there two days ago and it was wonderful. However, I took it from Fontana Lake so...

Not a good idea. The marina at this time is under-construction as they are building a new one. They were never a "resupply spot," but had beer. Again at this time they will have nothing. You'll...

I use a nano at night.
Sufjan Stevens, Sun Kill Moon, and Devendra Banhart are a few of the artists I fall asleep to. Don't forget to set the timer so you don't waist battery.

I think the best bet for this is to use the Village. Jeff and Nancy are my neighbors and really don't have room for this, at TVA that is a long time to keep a car there (although done many times.) ...

It's in my post.
That's the word from TVA police and those who work inside the dam.

If you park at the Visitor Center you will hve to hike about 2 miles. blue blaze, to get to the trail. It's probably better to park at the Village and then get a $2 shuttle to the bottom of the dam.

The word from TVA bosses... Years ago TVA put steel cables into dam. They are designed to hold dam down. At least 3 of these cables have broken loose, come up through the top of dam with great force...

Let's see. Someone brought up the no cert/patch if you don't hike the reroute. I bet it come down to miles. If you got a ride to the old road at the bottom of the dam and hiked up it, you would...

It closed today at 8 a.m. The deal is that the Dam is still expanding and growing. There is too much tension on the cables and rods in the dam. As far as miles out of the way, I would say roughly...

This morning Fontana Dam is closed off to all traffic, including foot. Hikers must use reroute near TVA police station, just past the shelter. THere are signs to follow. You will head down a blue...

April 20 - 24 is Fontana's Spring Wildflower hike week. I'd try to make it there by then since it is the peak season and many people will be around who can tell you all about the ephemerals.

Why pan the lake when you can just go in the mine?:eek:
I'm not sure if the majority want it for that reason or is they just feel they were promised the money and think the road will bring them...

The Saturday after V-Day (Feb 16) Fontana Hiking Club will be taking a boat shuttle across Fontana Lake to Hazel Creek. While boating across the lake hiking couples will share their story of how...