I can't tell from the pics how big it is, but it looks like some variety of orb weaver. Spiders are all poisonous, but it's not a widow nor a brown recluse. Looks like lunch time.
You cannot hide physical caches in National Parks, but many will accept development of EarthCaches. I developed one in Mammoth Cave National Park last year, and there are 4 or 5 others there, too.
Hey Carolyn....you at Fort Knox? I am originally from KY...Louisville to be exact...moved down to FL about 3 years ago...I know you are not vacationing there :)....but hope you enjoy your time there either way:)
At 10:27am on October 17, 2009, carol gowing said…
A lot of folks are saying that they hike alone! Guess I will give it a whirl.....However, once you are in the area, drop a line!
Stay warm in Kentucky.
Carol