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62nd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: April 25-29, 2012

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:25:27 +0000

Save these dates! April 25-29, 2012, is the 62nd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies. www.SpringWildflowerPilgrimage.org

Junior Rangers

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:17:24 +0000

The Junior Ranger program is a great way to learn about the natural wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can learn how to become a Junior Ranger 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.

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.

Cove Hardwood Nature Trail in April

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:14:53 +0000

Join us for the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies on April 26-May 1, 2011!

On-site registration will begin Tuesday, April 25 at 5:00 pm in the Mills Conference Center, Gatlinburg, TN. View the on-site registration schedule or register now online at www.springwildflowerPilgrimage.org

And watch this video to see what you can expect to find along the Cove Hardwood Nature Trail in April.

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

61st Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: April 26-May 1

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:43:40 +0000

Watch a video from last year’s Pilgrimage, and you’ll see what we saw on a hike along Porter’s Creek Trail.

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

A Year in the Smokies: 2010

admin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:28:33 +0000

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.

Scenes of Summer

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:25:47 +0000

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

Walking with Wildflowers on the AT

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:00:18 +0000

A short walk on the Appalachian Trail offers displays of earlier spring flowers and specimens that grow only at the highest elevations. Click here to see what’s blooming on top of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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