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Tagging Monarchs for Science

August 24, 2010 – 8:41 am

It’s time for GSMA’s Annual Membership Weekend!!! Registration deadline is September 3. Call (865) 436-7318, extension 222 or 254.
Thanks to all those Great Smoky Mountains Association members who came along on a trip to Cades Cove for monarch tagging during our annual meeting last year. Special thanks to the Sheffield family for bringing along some [...]

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A Snail Does a Flip

July 30, 2010 – 3:26 pm

What happens when a snail comes to the end of his rope–or leaf? He gets creative. He’s not as immobile as you might think! Click here to watch this clip filmed on Balsam Mountain Road and see how a snail deals with being a snail in 5x speed and actual speed. By the way, [...]

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What Bears Do…

May 7, 2010 – 2:07 pm

So many of you are sharing your great bear pictures with us on our Facebook page! Well, here’s a short clip I captured while driving through the park this week. This bear is doing what they always seem to be doing when I see them–EATING. The bear was leisurely grazing amongst the ferns and may-apples [...]

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Bird Talk… Spring Is On Its Way!

February 24, 2010 – 9:32 am

Go on a birding adventure and find out where some of those bird songs and calls are really coming from. Filmed during last year’s Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage. Click here to watch!

You can also watch the video in QuickTime or on YouTube or iTunes!
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A Year in the Smokies: 2009

December 30, 2009 – 8:50 am

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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Wild Bear Wanders Onto Film Set Unexpectedly

December 29, 2009 – 9:33 am

Students and teachers can now enjoy a fun, educational virtual field trip to the Smokies. While filming this in-depth educational program in the park, a wild bear surprised everyone by visiting the film set. Click here or on the photo to see what happened when the bear tried to steal the show.

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First Snowfall in Cades Cove

December 11, 2009 – 3:58 pm

The Smokies awoke to a layer of snow last Saturday! Although we had seen our mountaintops get a nice dusting already, this was the first snow of the season for most parts of the park. Click here or on the photo to experience the beauty of first snowfall in Cades Cove.

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Bears Eat Trees?

December 4, 2009 – 10:47 am

Not exactly, but you’d be surprised at how creative bears can be when searching for food. Click here or on the photo to see how these bears tear apart a fallen tree to get to the goodies inside!

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