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Smokies Wildflowers

May 27, 2008 – 1:19 pm

I don’t know about you, but I spent all winter dreaming of the day when the columbine and violets would bring some color back to these mountains. This video is my little way of trying to make spring last forever.
Click the photo to see some of the best flower displays in the Smokies!

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Even Better than a Pot of Gold

May 16, 2008 – 5:38 am

Waterfalls. Rainbows. There’s something magical about each one on its own, but if it’s your lucky day in the Smokies (and this time it was mine), you’ll find them together. Forget about the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, I was happy to have my video camera and the good [...]

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Stampede on the Appalachian Trail

May 15, 2008 – 12:05 pm

Okay, so it wasn’t really a stampede. But the Appalachian Trail in the Smokies gets quite crowded during the last two weeks in April when the thru-hikers arrive.
Despite the fact that they still had about 1,900 more miles to go, a bunch of hikers were nice enough to pause and talk to me (while [...]

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The Frog Whisperer

May 15, 2008 – 11:44 am

Dr. Wayne Van Devender is my current front-runner for “Most Unusual and Awesome Talent.” He’s a biology professor at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina where he enjoys having intellectual discussions with both students and the frogs in the local ponds. Yes, the frogs.
Click the photo to watch the video starring Wayne [...]

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Appalachian Trail Hikers: GSMA’s First Film!

April 22, 2008 – 12:01 pm

April is thru-hiker season in the Smokies! Courtney Lix interviewed ten hikers and produced this exciting short film.
Click the photo below to see the short film starring 10 AT hikers.

Click here to check out our fabulous AT map for $2.50.

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Spring in the Park!

April 18, 2008 – 11:29 am

Ann Froschauer just took these photos so you could see what’s going on in the park right now. P.S. The turkey was terrorizing the poor deer. Go figure.

Foam Flowers

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Hot Pepper Relish & Honey Glazed Chicken

April 17, 2008 – 9:40 am

Hot Pepper Relish & Honey Glazed Chicken
This dish has a sweet and spicy taste, reminiscent of Chinese fare.
Serves 4
12 chicken tenders
1/3 cup GSMA Hot Pepper Relish
1/3 cup GSMA Sourwood Honey
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray large, shallow nonstick baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and arrange [...]

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Sharon’s Best Ever Blueberry Muffins

April 16, 2008 – 10:31 am

Don’t let the 100% whole wheat frighten you! These got their name when my husband tasted these and exclaimed, ”These are the best muffins I’ve ever tasted.” They really are delicious!!
2 cups GSMA Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk (do not substitute)
2 whole eggs
1/3 cup extra virgin [...]

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