If you've ever been out for a picnic and seen a cougar, you might be a bit surprised. The Eastern cougar is not a common sight, but the cat has been documented as often as a day-time occurrence in Greenwich, Conn. This is a long way from the Black Hills, where these majestic cats are native. However, if you've ever been to the Blue Ridge, you may have been lucky enough to spot a cougar at one of these spots..