Tag Archives: Ranger

Across the Smokies: Breaking an Endurance Record

  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.

Junior Rangers

  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.

Hike the Smokies Challenge: Day Hiking & Wildlife

  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.

Wild Bear Wanders Onto Film Set Unexpectedly

  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.

Waiting for Wannetta…

  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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Bear Podcasts # 21-23

Click here for #21. Bear Blooper # 2: What To Do If a Bear Wakes Up in Your Office. Click here for #22. There’s a Bear in My Apple Tree! Click here for #23. Bear Blooper # 3: Skydiving Cub.

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Bear Podcasts # 16-20

Click here for #16. How Bears Learn to Break Into Cars Click here for #17. How Bears Learn to Get Into Dumpsters. Click here for #18. A Famous Bear Escapade Inside a Dumpster. Click here for #19. Bear # 75, the Most Famous Bear in the Smokies. Click here for #20. Bear Blooper # 1: [...]

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Bear Podcasts # 11-15

Click here for #11. What To Do If You Encounter a Bear in the Front Country, Part 2. Click here for #12. What To Do If You Encounter a Bear on a Hiking Trail. Click here for #13. How To Decide Whether a Bear is Being Defensive or Aggressive. Click here for #14. Why Bears [...]