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Winter Rains

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:33:38 +0000

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.

A Year in the Smokies: 2011

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:08:43 +0000

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

Fall Color 2011

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:04:46 +0000

Fall of 2011 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was very spectacular, as we had a vibrant display of color thoughout the fall season. This video was taken by the Great Smoky Mountains Assocation to showcase the fall foliage throughout the park.

A Hike in the Smokies: Middle Prong Trail

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:42:45 +0000

Hop out of the car and hit the trail to experience the beauty of the Smokies any time of the year! A stroll on Middle Prong Trail in Tremont is an easy and delightful way to stretch your legs and really see what the Smokies has to offer. Check out this video to get a preview of the trail.

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.

Deep Creek Waterfalls and Wildflowers

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:19:41 +0000

For some Smokies visitors, Deep Creek is an unexplored area of the park. But those visitors are missing out on a wonderland of water and forests that’s just too good to pass up. Come along on a short hike to three different waterfalls and enjoy the sights of Deep Creek in this new video.

A Quick Trip to Mingo Falls

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:47:41 +0000

Watch this video to see my trip to magnificent Mingo Falls, a stunning 180 foot cascade located just outside the park near Cherokee, NC. It’s worth a visit! And you can click here to see a beautiful full-length shot of the entire waterfall viewable from the bridge. It’s so tall that it wouldn’t all fit into a standard horizontal video frame, so I had to turn the camera sideways!

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.

Spring Fever in the Smokies

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:32:01 +0000

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!

Dogwoods in Bloom

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:03:30 +0000

Beautiful dogwood trees are common below 3,000 feet in the Smokies. With their showy white displays, they brighten up the forests during this time of year and remind us that spring is here but a short time. Get out in the park to see them right now, or take a look at this short video to enjoy the lovely dogwood while it’s in peak bloom.