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Cataloochee Valley
We hit a downpour heading into the valley, which didn't let up for a good half hour.
As a result, we had the place to ourselves but the elk were drenched!

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Rain tapering off
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Group of Elk cows
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Elk Cow
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Soaked bull grazing, with velvet antlers coming in
Bull Elk near ranger cabin:
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This bedraggled guy hadn't shed last year's antlers yet
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As dusk approached, this group decided to cross the road in front of us
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A collared Elk cow came over to check us out
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After standing next to us for a few minutes...
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...she licked the window and headed off.
(See the lick mark in the middle of where her breath fogged the window...)
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This cow acted as the crossing guard, making sure we couldn't move!
Smokemont Boyd Mtn. Cabins Cataloochee Valley Newfound Gap Road Max Patch
Cades Cove 1 Cades Cove 2 Cades Cove Bears Other Cades Wildlife Poplar Place
Little Greenbrier Abrams Creek & Falls Chestnut Top Parson's Branch Rd Smokies Vicinity

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