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Mill Closed Due to Ice(cicles)

November 24, 2008 – 2:01 pm

Cable Mill in Cades Cove had to close when the temperature was 16 degrees. Here’s why.

Posted in Scenic Views, Weather, Winter | Tagged Cable Mill, Cades Cove, Ice, Icicles | Comments (0)

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A Dusting of Snow

November 18, 2008 – 1:14 pm

Photos by Ann Froschauer.

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Snow!!

November 17, 2008 – 3:52 pm

Here’s how Newfound Gap Road looks today.
Photo by Ann Froschauer.

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Crafting an Heirloom Rocking Chair

November 10, 2008 – 2:31 pm

You’ll love to see Randy Ogle making a rocking chair like the one Aden Carver made.
One of the Great Smoky Mountains’ most remarkable residents was Aden Carver, born at Smokemont in 1844. Carver lived to be 101 years old. He was a farmer, craftsman, millwright, and deacon of the Oconaluftee Baptist Church.
He lived through 5 [...]

Posted in 75th Anniversary, Video | Tagged 75th Anniversary, Aden Carver, Craft, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Handmade, Heritage, Mari Bland, National Park, Randy Ogle, Rocking Chair | Comments (0)

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Snow and Ice on Chimney Tops & Le Conte

October 29, 2008 – 11:10 am

Photos by Karen Key.
Brrr on Chimney Tops!

And here’s Mt. Le Conte.

Posted in Fear, Loathing & Hiking, Scenic Views, Weather, Winter | Tagged Chimney Tops, Fall, Great Smoky Mountains, Ice, Mt. LeConte, Smokies, Snow | Comments (0)

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Snow and Ice on Chimney Tops & Le Conte

October 29, 2008 – 11:10 am

Photos by Karen Key.
Brrr on Chimney Tops!

And here’s Mt. Le Conte.

Posted in Fear, Loathing & Hiking, Scenic Views, Weather, Winter | Tagged Chimney Tops, Fall, Great Smoky Mountains, Ice, Mt. LeConte, Smokies, Snow | Comments (0)

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It’s Still Fall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

October 23, 2008 – 9:24 am

Here’s the view from Webb Overlook. Photo by Sharon Ryan.
This is how it looks on Newfound Gap Road just as you pass from Tennessee into North Carolina. Photo by Sharon Ryan.
Here’s the view from Mt. Cammerer. Photo by Tom Harrington.

Posted in Fear, Loathing & Hiking, Scrapbook | Tagged Fall, Great Smoky Mountains, Landscape, Leaves, Scenic, Smokies, Vista | Comments (0)

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Weaving Across the Generations

October 15, 2008 – 5:40 am

Here’s a wonderful video about local weaver Hope Reagan. It shows her weaving limited edition placemats and tablerunners to celebrate the park’s 75th anniversary. Click on the photo to see the short film.

Posted in 75th Anniversary, Fascinating People, Mountain Voices: Interviews With Locals and Visitors, Video | Tagged Craft, Crafts, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Handmade, Hope Reagan, Mari Bland, Table Runner, Weaving | Comments (0)