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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.

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

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.

Smoky Mountain Old-Time Music

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:26:21 +0000

Old-time mountain music is an important part of the rich cultural history of the Great Smoky Mountains. Come listen to some of this historic music at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in this new video with guest video blogger Walter Wuthmann.

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.

Cleaning Up the Path of Destruction

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:17:54 +0000

More than two months after a tornado tore it’s way through the park, trail crews are busy clearing trails. See what it takes to clean up such a mess, and have a look at the Abrams Falls Trail now that it’s reopened in this new video.

Trail closure map (June 24, 2011)

Updated trail closure map (July 14, 2011)
Now Open:
- Hannah Mountain Trail
- Rabbit Creek Trail between Abrams Creek and Hannah Mountain Trail

Tornado Damage in the Park

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:49:43 +0000

Even the mountains couldn’t escape the historic severe weather that occurred during the “Super Outbreak” of late April. The park has had to close several trails and portions of trails on the west end of the park during clean-up. To see some of the damage on the closed trails and the path of destruction from Look Rock tower, watch this video.

Updated trail closure map (May 31, 2011)
- Ace Gap Trail is now open.

Updated trail closure map (June 24, 2011)
Now Open:
- The entire length of Abrams Falls Trail
- The entire length of Little Bottoms Trail
- Hatcher Mountain Trail between Abrams Falls Trail and Little Bottoms Trail

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.