Category Archives: Mt. LeConte

Winter Rains

January 25, 2012 – 9:33 am

In 2011, the Great Smoky Mountains recieved close to 100 inches of rainfall making it one of the rainiest spots in the entire United States. It was also one of the wettest years on record.

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Across the Smokies: Breaking an Endurance Record

July 26, 2011 – 1:19 pm

  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.

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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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Pretty Fall Day

November 12, 2010 – 5:18 pm

Such a pretty fall day here in the Smokies! Here are just a few clips to show you what it looked like from the mountaintops down to Little River today. Enjoy!

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Mt. Le Conte Llama Train

July 23, 2010 – 7:26 am

  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 [...]

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