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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

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.

Spring Fever in the Smokies

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:32:01 +0000

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!

Cove Hardwood Nature Trail in April

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:14:53 +0000

Join us for the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies on April 26-May 1, 2011!

On-site registration will begin Tuesday, April 25 at 5:00 pm in the Mills Conference Center, Gatlinburg, TN. View the on-site registration schedule or register now online at www.springwildflowerPilgrimage.org

And watch this video to see what you can expect to find along the Cove Hardwood Nature Trail in April.

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

61st Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: April 26-May 1

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:43:40 +0000

Watch a video from last year’s Pilgrimage, and you’ll see what we saw on a hike along Porter’s Creek Trail.

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

A Year in the Smokies: 2010

admin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:28:33 +0000

Experience another year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film. Click here or on the photo to see it all.

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

Walking with Wildflowers on the AT

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:00:18 +0000

A short walk on the Appalachian Trail offers displays of earlier spring flowers and specimens that grow only at the highest elevations. Click here to see what’s blooming on top of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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

Dogwood in the Smokies

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:59:05 +0000

If you’re looking for dogwoods, the Smokies is the place to be right now! Drive through the lower elevations and you can’t miss them. Enjoy these beautiful trees in this video by Mari Bland. Click here or on the photo to see to see “America’s best-loved flowering tree” up close and personal.

Spring Has Sprung!

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:07:20 +0000

Lower elevations abound with beautiful blossoms. Serviceberry, redbud, silverbell, trillium, and a host of others. And the dogwoods are coming on strong. Spring is here! Click here to see just a few of the sights of this fabulous spring day!