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

January 24, 2012 – 4:25 pm

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

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A Year in the Smokies: 2011

December 28, 2011 – 3:08 pm

Experience another year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film.

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Smoky Mountain Old-Time Music

August 9, 2011 – 2:26 pm

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.

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Deep Creek Waterfalls and Wildflowers

June 28, 2011 – 3:19 pm

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.

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Tornado Damage in the Park

May 24, 2011 – 1:49 pm

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 [...]

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A Cades Cove Childhood

May 24, 2011 – 9:34 am

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 [...]

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Barred Owl

May 14, 2011 – 5:31 pm

Every hike seems to bring different experiences, and if you’re in the right place at the right time, you may have the chance to see some wildlife. Have a look at this cool barred owl seen on the Rich Mountain Loop Trail this week!

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Spring Fever in the Smokies

April 27, 2011 – 7:32 am

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!

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