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The Bald is Alive…

February 17, 2009 – 7:41 am

  …with the sound of music! Watch Mari hike to Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge Trail. Though the bald was not named after Julie Andrews, a little “Sound of Music” never hurt…Click here or on the photo to watch the video!

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Spooky Storm Clouds

February 13, 2009 – 11:40 am

We had a bit of a storm here a couple of days ago. We got horizontal rain and fierce winds. Here’s a photo by Ann Froschauer that gives a sense of the impending storm.

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It’s Snowing (Again)

February 3, 2009 – 12:08 pm

Ann Froschauer took a photograph behind park headquarters during the snow yesterday.

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Sourwood Honey

January 30, 2009 – 1:03 pm

This is the way we used to do it here in the Smokies! bzzz…

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75th Anniversary Employee and Alumni Homecoming

January 29, 2009 – 11:41 am

Mark your calendar for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary Employee and Alumni Homecoming, April 30-May 2, 2009! We are excited about celebrating this important anniversary with you and we hope that you will find the three days of activities planned just for this occasion interesting and worth a trip back to the [...]

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The Sugarlands

January 29, 2009 – 7:39 am

  Hang out with Elizabeth and see what’s going on at The Sugarlands by clicking here or on the photo below!

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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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