Campfire Time wrote:
Wow, that's a great question, and a very specific one at that. I have had great response from NPS employees when using the "Contact Us" links on the NPS web site. The reason I'm suggesting this is that you'll get an answer right form the park management itself.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/contacts.htm
Great idea and here is the response I received:
YELL Visitor Services, NPS wrote:
Dean,
You can run your crock pot in your trailer while out touring the park. We don't necessarily hear that the Fishing Bridge RV Park has problems with bears trying to break into trailers and RVs. However because of the bear density in the general area there is the hard-sided requirement.
I would guess that if there has been a bear paying a regular visit to the RV Park then you will be advised of it when you check it. So if you hear of a problem around there at the time maybe reconsider. But I wouldn't worry about it unless you hear of some specific issue going on there at the time.
Enjoy touring the park, and your yummy dinner upon return.
I am impressed that I received an answer within 24 hours and personalized at that. It is very appreciated. Thanks everyone.
Dean
