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Walking with Wildflowers on the AT

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:00:18 +0000

A short walk on the Appalachian Trail offers displays of earlier spring flowers and specimens that grow only at the highest elevations. Click here to see what’s blooming on top of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Dogwood in the Smokies

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:59:05 +0000

If you’re looking for dogwoods, the Smokies is the place to be right now! Drive through the lower elevations and you can’t miss them. Enjoy these beautiful trees in this video by Mari Bland. Click here or on the photo to see to see “America’s best-loved flowering tree” up close and personal.

Spring Has Sprung!

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:07:20 +0000

Lower elevations abound with beautiful blossoms. Serviceberry, redbud, silverbell, trillium, and a host of others. And the dogwoods are coming on strong. Spring is here! Click here to see just a few of the sights of this fabulous spring day!

Get Ready for Wildflowers!

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:52:07 +0000

The first flowers of the season are blooming, with many others budding up and getting ready for the spectacular! Click here to experience the kick-off to spring!

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A Year in the Smokies: 2009

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:50:17 +0000

Experience a year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film. Take a look back to the many places 2009 has taken our video blog. Click here or on the photo to see it all.

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Fall Color: October 30

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:43:46 +0000

Great weather during the first week of November means the perfect time to get out and see the leaf color before its gone! Click here or on the photo to see what you’re missing.

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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Mysterious Mushroom

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:57:53 +0000

Ivonne Camp of the Retired Citizens of Gatlinburg Hiking Club (a wonderful group) took this photo of a bizarre mushroom in the park.

What is it?

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK What’s Blooming: Rosebay Rhododendron

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:49:39 +0000

One of the most common flowering shrubs in the park, the Rosebay Rhododendron can be found at elevations below 5,000 feet. Click here or on the photo to see a sampling of Rosebay blooms around the park.

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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK What’s Blooming: Grassy Balds

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:37:06 +0000

Late June and early July bring a spectrum of colors to high elevation grassy balds in the Great Smoky Mountains. Click here or on the photo to view the magnificent phenomenon that is azalea time.

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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK What’s Blooming: Heath Balds

admin — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:18:21 +0000

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.