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Time to Make Plans for Gregory Bald!

Thursday, April 27, 2017

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Although Gregory Bald is an excellent destination anytime of the year, mid to late June is the absolute best time to make the trek to the summit. In addition to its excellent views into Cades Cove, Gregory Bald provides for one of the best flame azalea shows in the world during this time frame. In fact, azalea lovers from all over the world come here to visit perhaps the finest display of flame azaleas...
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Smokies Announces Synchronous Firefly Viewing Dates

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the dates for firefly viewing in Elkmont. Shuttle service to the viewing area will be provided on Tuesday, May 30 through Tuesday, June 6. All visitors wishing to view the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont must have a parking pass distributed through the lottery system at www.recreation.gov. Every year in late May or early June, thousands...
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Missing Link Construction on Foothills Parkway to Begin

Friday, April 21, 2017

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Today the National Park Service hosted a ceremony commemorating the final construction phase of the Foothills Parkway from Walland to Wear’s Valley that has been almost three decades in the making. “I am looking forward to seeing the hard work of everyone involved in this project come to life as finishing touches are put in to place that will help showcase the beauty of our region to locals and...
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Hikers Can Now Register for Appalachian Trail Campsites to Reduce Crowding

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announced today the launch of A.T.CAMP, a website that allows groups of six to ten hikers to find and register for campsites along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). This system is designed to help groups plan their hikes while avoiding overcrowding and the related natural and social impacts at camping areas. "The scenic beauty and wildland location of the Appalachian...
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First Day of Summer in Grand Teton National Park

Saturday, April 15, 2017

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I realize that we're still a few weeks away from the first day of summer. I'm just reusing the title that Finley Holiday Films used for their outstanding short film highlighting Grand Teton National Park. This excellent short video shows what this beautiful park looks like in June as the snow melts, and the wildflowers and wildlife begin to emerge from a long winter: With more than 240 miles...
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Cades Cove Loop Lope Returns

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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At the Knoxville Marathon last Sunday, the Knoxville Track Club announced that Friends of the Smokies is set to host the Cades Cove Loop Lope on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Billed as a “one-time-only” event in 2010, the park service approved the highly acclaimed foot race for a return to Cades Cove this fall. “We are very excited to bring this race...
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Blue Ridge Parkway Prepares for 2017 Visitor Season

Monday, April 10, 2017

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As spring begins, staff along the Blue Ridge Parkway are preparing campgrounds for visitors, planning engaging family programs, and readying other facilities for the millions of visitors that enjoy the Parkway each year. This historic, 469-mile route, and National Park Service site, is one of the largest designed landscapes in the country, providing visitors with a wide variety of opportunities...
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Elkmont Area Trail Closures During Demolition Project

Saturday, April 8, 2017

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the following schedule update for the Elkmont Historic District demolition project: Beginning Monday, April 10th, the Little River Trail will be closed from the trailhead to the junction with Cucumber Gap Trail to all use Monday through Friday until May 5, 2017. All campsites and shelters in the backcountry will remain open and can be...
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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2017

Thursday, April 6, 2017

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The dates have been set for one of the premier annual events in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 27th annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, a five-day event that focuses on the Great Smoky Mountains and the outdoors in general, will take place May 9 through May 13, 2017. Many of this year's programs, all of which are free, will be held at the LeConte Center, the City of Pigeon Forge’s new state-of-the-art...
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