Great Smoky Mountains National Park Podcasts & Blog » Winter http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog Enjoy the Smokies Courtesy of the Great Smoky Mountains Association! Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:38:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Winter Rains http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/winter-rains/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/winter-rains/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:33:38 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=2284 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.

]]> http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/winter-rains/feed/ 4 A Year in the Smokies: 2011 http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-year-in-the-smokies-2011/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-year-in-the-smokies-2011/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:08:43 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=2255 Experience another year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film.

]]> http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-year-in-the-smokies-2011/feed/ 1 Beautiful Snowy Monday in the Mountains http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/beautiful-snowy-monday-in-the-mountains/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/beautiful-snowy-monday-in-the-mountains/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:23:46 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=2031 Newfound Gap 3-7-11 The snow isn’t ready to go away quite yet, and Monday brought one of the most lovely and accessible snows we’ve had this winter. A morning drive on Newfound Gap Road treated visitors to a wonderland of stately trees ornately trimmed in white. And although clouds loomed around the Chimney Tops, higher on up at Newfound Gap, it was a cold, clear view past snowy treetops into layer upon layer of mountain. For those who missed out, here’s a quick video. Enjoy!

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golden-crowned kinglet?

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 about our snowy winter, this video is just for you.

And, by the way, keep a look out for both a female and male cardinal, a clever little junco, and what I believe is a golden-crowned kinglet (enlarged at left; more experienced birders, please correct me if this is wrong). They are very entertaining as they forage for berries and insects, but they sure are difficult to capture on film! Fast little critters!

Beautiful music by Bill Mize from his album The Angel’s Share.
]]> http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-winter-postcard-farewell-to-winter/feed/ 0 Baskins Creek Falls Hike in Winter http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/baskins-creek-falls-hike-in-winter/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/baskins-creek-falls-hike-in-winter/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:31:20 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=1911 Baskins Creek Falls Join Elizabeth and Jill for a winter hike to Baskins Creek Falls, one of the less visited waterfalls in the park. A stop at the Baskins Cemetery reminds us that this area was once a mountain community. To see it, and to find out how Baskins Creek got its name, click here to watch the video!

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls. ]]> http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/baskins-creek-falls-hike-in-winter/feed/ 7 A Year in the Smokies: 2010 http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-year-in-the-smokies-2010/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-year-in-the-smokies-2010/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:28:33 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=1887 Cataloochee   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. ]]> http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-year-in-the-smokies-2010/feed/ 10 Festival of Christmas Past http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/festival-of-christmas-past/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/festival-of-christmas-past/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:24:04 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=1903 Christmas Tree at Sugarlands Visitor Center The annual Festival of Christmas Past at Sugarlands Visitor Center celebrates the culture of the people of the Smokies, featuring many traditions of the Christmas season. Music, stories, and crafts are enjoyed during this spirited event. Click here to see just a few of the activities that took place this year!

Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls. ]]> http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/festival-of-christmas-past/feed/ 1 A Touch of Snow http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-touch-of-snow/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/a-touch-of-snow/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:04:07 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=1882 snow fall in the forest A cold chill is in the air and temperatures are lower than we’d usually expect this early in December–highs below freezing! Snow is piling up on top of the highest mountains. Newfound Gap: 12 inches of snow, Mount Le Conte: 17 inches! Watch out for Newfound Gap Road to be closed when the snow sets in. Here’s a quick look at the falling snow viewed near Maloney Overlook on Little River Road this morning. Enjoy!

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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. ]]> http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/newfound-gap-snow/feed/ 2 Alum Cave Bluffs Trail in Winter http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/alum-cave-bluffs-trail-in-winter/ http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/alum-cave-bluffs-trail-in-winter/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:31:52 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/?p=1548 snow on Alum Cave Bluffs Trail   Come along with Elizabeth and Jill on a winter wonderland hike to Alum Cave Bluffs! Click here to see the video! It’s beautiful!

Or watch the video on YouTube!

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