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Bear Family in Cades Cove

Dawn Roark, Manager of GSMA’s Cades Cove and Townsend stores, took these photos of a bear family (a mother with 3 cubs) “vacationing” in Cades Cove.

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Symphony in Cades Cove

GSMA’s own Dawn Roark took pictures of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra playing in Cades Cove for the 75th anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here are Sandy Webb, Fran Reppert, and Larry Barker hard at work!

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What’s Blooming: Heath Balds

  Heath balds are fascinating places full of blossoming beauty. Click here or on the photo to tag along with Valerie as she visits one of these unusual places.

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What’s Blooming: Catawba Rhododendron

  Catawba Rhododendrons are blooming right now! Click here or on the photo to see this favorite flowering shrub.

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Visiting a Backcountry Shelter

  Check out the Icewater Spring Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. Click here or on the photo to learn what to expect when visiting a backcountry shelter.

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Where’d You Get Them Peepers?

Check out these cute Spring Peeper frogs. Courtesy of Ann Froschauer. A young peeper is on a blade of grass. The adult is on the hand and is only about 0.75 to 1 inch long.

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What’s Blooming in Mid-May

  Come along on the Ace Gap Trail to see mid-May wildflowers blooming along a lower elevation trail. Click here or on the photo to see what’s blooming.

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Dolly Comes Home to the Smokies

  The Smokies’ favorite country music superstar is welcomed back with a homecoming parade. Click here or on the photo to see how Dolly is sharing the Great Smoky Mountains with her guests at Dollywood! d55nq9twxw