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Elkmont Homecoming

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:55:19 +0000

The June 25 open house at the newly-renovated Appalachian Club in Elkmont brought together former summer residents of the vacation community and folks who grew up in the area or descended from Elkmont area families. Imagine what it would have been like to grow up or at least spend summers in this cool mountain paradise and hear from the folks who experienced it first-hand in this new video.

Smoky Mountain Old-Time Music

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:26:21 +0000

Old-time mountain music is an important part of the rich cultural history of the Great Smoky Mountains. Come listen to some of this historic music at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in this new video with guest video blogger Walter Wuthmann.

Across the Smokies: Breaking an Endurance Record

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:19:45 +0000

Smoky Mountains Park Ranger David Worth broke the speed record for running the Appalachian Trail through the park. Learn about his epic run in this new video with guest video blogger Walter Wuthmann.

Women’s Work Festival, June 18

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:42:26 +0000

Come down to the Mountain Farm Museum and get a glimpse of what life was like for women in the old days at the Women’s Work Festival. Watch weaving, cooking, and basket-making demonstrations and other activities that represent a portion of the daily chores performed by women. This year’s event will be on June 18 at the Mountain Farm Museum, two miles north of Cherokee, NC on US 441 (Newfound Gap Road). Click here to see a video!

A Cades Cove Childhood

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:34:46 +0000

J.C. McCaulley spent part of his childhood growing up in Cades Cove. He and his wife Margaret have collected his stories in their book, A Cades Cove Childhood, and spoke to park visitors recently about his family and their life in the Cove. Watch this video to hear Margaret and J.C. share some stories from times past and a childhood spent in Cades Cove.

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

Our Mountain Music Heritage

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:23:44 +0000

Music is abundant in this region, but do you know where our musical roots came from originally? Find out in this video featuring historic recordings from 1939 and performances from the Townsend Heritage Festival and the Mountain Life Festival at Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the park. Click here and enjoy!

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

Mt. Le Conte Llama Train

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:26:32 +0000

Hike up Mt. Le Conte with our special guest video blogger Walter Wuthmann and the famous llamas that keep Le Conte Lodge stocked with supplies. You won’t believe what the llamas have for lunch up at the top! Click here to find out!

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

Bird Talk… Spring Is On Its Way!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:32:20 +0000

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!

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

Nordic Ski Patrol at Clingmans Dome

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:27:03 +0000

Meet some of the members of the park’s Nordic Ski Patrol, a volunteer group that serves as a contact point for visitors using Clingmans Dome Road during winter. Among their many responsibilities are reporting weather conditions, providing cold weather emergency medical services, and assisting with search and rescue. Click here or on the photo to meet them!

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

Waiting for Wannetta…

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:20:03 +0000

December 3 is a special day at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s the day that Wannetta Johnson brings a poinsettia to Park Headquarters. Click here or on the photo to find out why she has made this special trip every year for the past 35 years.

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.