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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.

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.

Cades Cove Reopens!

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:21:17 +0000

Saturday, April 24 was the official reopening ceremony for Cades Cove! Visitors came out to walk, run, hike, and, of course, bike the 11-mile freshly paved road that is the most-visited place in the park. Click here to see what they had to say about it!

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

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK July Record Low Temperature on Le Conte

admin — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:58:41 +0000

Wednesday morning brought 33 degree temperatures to Mt. Le Conte–a record for July. Click here or on the photo to see some hikers who made it back down from a chilly night on Mt. Le Conte and some who were taking advantage of the excellent daytime weather.

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

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK The Sugarlands

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:39:12 +0000

Hang out with Elizabeth and see what’s going on at The Sugarlands by clicking here or on the photo below!

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Smokies

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:41:09 +0000

Click Here or on the photo below to enjoy a short film of Christmas past in the Smokies with Caitlin.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Weaving Across the Generations

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:40:48 +0000

Here’s a wonderful video about local weaver Hope Reagan. It shows her weaving limited edition placemats and tablerunners to celebrate the park’s 75th anniversary. Click on the photo to see the short film.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Making Brooms Like Grandfather Taught Me

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:32:44 +0000

Here’s a fascinating look at David Ogle making brooms. He does it the way his grandfather showed him. It’s his way of celebrating the park’s 75th anniversary. You’ll love this peek inside his studio. Click on the picture below to watch the short film.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK A Tribute: 3 Very Cool Appalachian Trail Hikers

admin — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:17:33 +0000

Something you always wonder when you’re talking to AT hikers is:
are you really going to make it? 2,100 miles is a loooong way…

But thanks to Trailjournals.com, I was able to check up on the progress of some of the guys I met in April, and I was pleasantly surprised at the results. Here’s a tribute to Mountain Sailor, Apostle, and 26.2!