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A Year in the Smokies: 2011

December 28, 2011 – 3:08 pm

Experience another year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film.

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Experience the joys of spring, from cheerful wildflowers to adorable bear cubs and more, with this new video featuring the beautiful music of Bill Mize. You may recognize wild geranium, squawroot, yellow mandarin, and Vasey’s trillium soaking up the cool spring air. Enjoy!

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A Winter Postcard… Farewell to Winter!

February 16, 2011 – 2:35 pm

I believe this is a golden-crowned kinglet. The weather is beautiful in the park right now. You can almost feel spring in the air. And after all the snow we’ve had, we are READY! But maybe, just maybe, you haven’t had enough of winter yet? If you’d like to take a moment to reminisce [...]

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A Year in the Smokies: 2010

December 28, 2010 – 11:28 am

Experience another year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film. Click here or on the photo to see it all. Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

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Fabulous Fall Color!

October 23, 2010 – 12:20 am

One of the most anticipated times of the year is here! Peak fall color complete with beautiful weekend weather. Get out there and enjoy it, or get a head start with this video… Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

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Clingmans Dome Sunset

October 9, 2010 – 11:25 pm

Enjoy this golden sunset on Clingmans Dome while you can. This week brought our first snow of the season on the highest elevations! Click here and think of warm breezes.

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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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Scenes of Summer

June 25, 2010 – 10:25 pm

The park is a busy place in the summer. Life abounds and park visitation soars. Native shrubs and wildflowers make a beautiful show. Waterfalls and streams cool the warm summer air. Enjoy the start of summer with this scenic trip to Cataloochee and the music of Bill Mize. Click here to watch! Closed captioning [...]

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