We took a short hike on a trail heading to Gatlinburg, just to give Sahraa a chance to experience the Great Smoky Mountains since dogs can’t go on any other trails in the park, even on a leash, due the risk of bears. She managed to climb down an embankment and get into a stream. Shades of Saudi Arabia…

Smoky, the African grey parrot and AEF staff member, posted earlier: