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Bears Coming Down…

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:55:37 +0000

This bear family is playing it cool and having themselves a snack in a tree. Watch them climb down and imagine how sharp and strong their claws must be! And mama bear is much faster coming down that tree than you might expect! Filmed this week in Cades Cove.

A Snail Does a Flip

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:26:16 +0000

What happens when a snail comes to the end of his rope–or leaf? He gets creative. He’s not as immobile as you might think! Click here to watch this clip filmed on Balsam Mountain Road and see how a snail deals with being a snail in 5x speed and actual speed. By the way, how did he get up there in the first place?

Mt. Le Conte Llama Train

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:26:32 +0000

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 button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.

Hen Wallow Falls

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:44:18 +0000

Visit the Cosby area and discover this beautiful cascade that’s nearly 100 feet tall! Click here and find out how this waterfall and nearby creek may have come about their rather unflattering names…

Or watch the video on YouTube or iTunes!

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

Bird Talk… Spring Is On Its Way!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:32:20 +0000

Go on a birding adventure and find out where some of those bird songs and calls are really coming from. Filmed during last year’s Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage. Click here to watch!

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.

Wild Bear Wanders Onto Film Set Unexpectedly

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:33:34 +0000

Students and teachers can now enjoy a fun, educational virtual field trip to the Smokies. While filming this in-depth educational program in the park, a wild bear surprised everyone by visiting the film set. Click here or on the photo to see what happened when the bear tried to steal the show.

Fun Time for Elk in Oconaluftee

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:24:45 +0000

Elk like to have fun in the park, too! These fine fellows were seen frolicking near Oconaluftee Visitor Center recently. Click here or on the photo and see if you can find the two elk in the background trying to steal the scene.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK The Bald is Alive…

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:41:53 +0000

…with the sound of music! Watch Mari hike to Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge Trail. Though the bald was not named after Julie Andrews, a little “Sound of Music” never hurt…
Click here or on the photo to watch the video!

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Grazing in the Park

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:02:47 +0000

Mari wonders why they named the tree “SOURwood,” so she eats a leaf.
Don’t try this at home and remember no grazing inside the park itself (that’s illegal).

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Visiting Clingmans Dome with Mr. Clingman

admin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:07:57 +0000

What better way to explore the highest peak in the Smokies, than with the very man it was named after? Enjoy this quick look at the day that Mari spent on Clingmans Dome with Thomas Lanier Clingman at her side. Click here or on the photo below to watch the video!