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Cades Cove on a Snowy Day

January 23, 2009 – 8:49 am

Park Ranger Dan Nolfi kindly photographed Cades Cove while it was snowing so we could all enjoy the peaceful view.

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Water, Water Everywhere

January 21, 2009 – 12:33 pm

 

For a look at some Smokies whitewater due to the recent rains, check out Caitlin’s new video by clicking here or on the photo below!

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Grazing in the Park

January 15, 2009 – 1:02 pm

Mari wonders why they named the tree “SOURwood,” so she eats a leaf.
Don’t try this at home and remember no grazing inside the park itself (that’s illegal).

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Enjoy 3 Waterfalls With Caitlin

January 5, 2009 – 7:08 am

 

You’ll love hiking with Caitlin and David to visit 3 waterfalls: Juney Whank, Indian Creek, and Tom Branch. Click here or on the photo below to watch the video!

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Is It a Photo or a Painting?

December 31, 2008 – 2:50 pm

This is a photo by Donna Eaton of a Showy Orchis in Tremont.  Donna then used Corel Painter on her photograph to give it the look of a painting.  Very nice.

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Visiting Clingmans Dome with Mr. Clingman

December 29, 2008 – 8:07 am

 

What better way to explore the highest peak in the Smokies, than with the very man it was named after? Enjoy this quick look at the day that Mari spent on Clingmans Dome with Thomas Lanier Clingman at her side. Click here or on the photo below to watch the video!

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Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Smokies

December 23, 2008 – 12:41 pm

 

Click Here or on the photo below to enjoy a short film of Christmas past in the Smokies with Caitlin.

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Winter and Water…Everywhere

December 19, 2008 – 1:53 pm

Enjoy these two scenes of Cataract Falls taken earlier today by Mari Bland.

And here are three winter water scenes by Ann Froschauer.

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