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.
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Posted in Appalachian Trail, Fascinating People, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mt. LeConte, Scenic Views, Video
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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.
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Posted in Animals, Bears, Events, Video
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Also tagged Bear, Black Bear, blacksmith, Deer, Flowers, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Junior Ranger, Junior Rangers, pottery, Smokey Mountains, Smokie Mountains, Smokies, Stream, Sugarlands, Summer
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The next video has been posted on the Hike the Smokies Challenge page. This new video is about day hiking and wildlife, specifically how to avoid dangerous encounters with bears. Check it out! Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.
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Posted in Bears, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Video
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Also tagged Bear, Bears, Black Bear, Black Bears, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hike, Hiking, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Kim Delozier, Smokey Mountains, Smokies
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December 29, 2009 – 9:33 am
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.
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Posted in Bears, Bunglesome Biologist - Fauna - Critters, Video
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Also tagged Bear, Bears, Biodiversity, Black Bear, Black Bears, Electronic Field Trip, Funny, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smokey Mountains, Smokies
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December 23, 2009 – 5:20 pm
December 3 is a special day at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s the day that Wannetta Johnson brings a poinsettia to Park Headquarters. Click here or on the photo to find out why she has made this special trip every year for the past 35 years. Closed captioning is available for this video [...]
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Posted in Appalachian Trail, Fascinating People, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ranger's Work is Never Done, Weather
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Also tagged Appalachian Trail, AT, Eric Johnson, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hike, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Rescue, Smokey Mountains, Smokies, Wannetta Johnson
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