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Closer Look … Funny Bunny?

July 1, 2008 – 10:25 am

Take a closer look at this bunny as he tours the azaleas on Gregory Bald. I’ve never seen a rabbit with this pattern on his fur before. Photo by Ann Froschauer.

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More Cute Tourists on Gregory Bald

June 30, 2008 – 7:39 am

Here’s another rarely seen type of tourist checking out the fabulous azaleas on Gregory Bald — a bunny!!
Photo by the amazing Ann Froschauer.

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What’s So Interesting in the Woods?

June 27, 2008 – 12:29 pm

Rule No.1: Never go anywhere without the video camera.  Especially on a short hike around the Association headquarters.  Because the woods are FULL of interesting critters…
 

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The Feast on Gregory Bald

June 25, 2008 – 7:53 am

We did our part to help the azaleas on Gregory Bald stay healthy… it’s all a matter of pretending you’re eating something like a small, watery apple… not a fungus. Yum yum!
Click the photo below to learn more about the feast!

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Wild Hogs Enjoying the Azaleas!

June 24, 2008 – 1:43 pm

This is a sight not many people get to see — or have the courage to photograph!
Be amazed at this photo of wild hogs hiking on Gregorys Bald by Steve Roark, Dawn Roark’s husband. Dawn manages our Cades Cove and Townsend stores.

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The Most Beautiful Place in the Smokies

June 24, 2008 – 11:32 am

In June, at least, nothing compares to Gregory Bald when the flame azaleas are in bloom! Ten acres of gorgeous flowers, a cool breeze, and a view over Cades Cove… what more could you want?
Click the photo below to see the bald in all its glory!

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Azaleas and Rhododendron Blooming

June 23, 2008 – 11:56 am

The azaleas on Gregory Bald are outstanding right now. They should continue to show good blooms for another week. The rosebay (white) rhododendron on Parson Branch Road is so profuse its almost off the scale. You have to see it to believe it. Really.
Photo by Kris Light
Photo by Kris Light
Photo by Ann Froschauer

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How GSMA Employees Deal With the Heat

June 13, 2008 – 7:33 am

This is how Alice at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center coped with the heat wave we’ve been having — she ran around barefoot in the rain in front of the store! Go Alice!

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