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Arial video from the Smokies: Which trail does this track?

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

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A couple days ago the Great Smoky Mountain Association published this aerial footage over "the entire stretch of one of the most beautiful trails in the Smokies". They've asked as to whether you can guess which trail treks along this ridge? See if you can figure it out:




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GSMA Owl Prowl

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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GSMA's February special event will feature a nighttime Owl Prowl led by Kevin Burke on Saturday, Feb. 23. The program meets at 7 p.m. at Rainbow Falls Trailhead.

Kevin, a Gatlinburg Nantahala Outdoor Center staff member says he has not missed a day of birding since taking his first ornithology class in southeast Ohio 13 years ago. One of his favorite birding experiences was serving as a sightings coordinator for the local chapter of the Audubon Society in Washington State, where he led trips to see burrowing owls.

The program fee is $5 for GSMA members and $10 for non-members. There is no fee for children ages 10-12; however, we do ask that children be 10 years of age or older.

The event is limited to 20, so call early in order to enjoy prowling for owls. Call 865-436-7318, Ext. 325 for Lisa, Ext. 222 for Judy, or Ext. 254 for Marti to make your reservation.


Jeff
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Spring Ephemerals

Friday, April 13, 2012

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Spring Ephemerals bloom during late winter and early spring before the trees sprout their leaves. The latest video from the Great Smoky Mountain Association documents some of the common species of ephemerals in the Smokies:


© GSMA 2012. All rights reserved.


Jeff
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GSMA Synchronous Firefly Night Walk

Saturday, May 28, 2011

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Join the Great Smoky Mountain Association and naturalist Wanda DeWaard next Friday, June 3rd, at 7:00 pm for a Walk with the Fireflies. Wanda will not only discuss the synchronous fireflies in the Smokies, but also will give you some history of the Elkmont area and other interesting natural history and cultural facts.

Pre-registration and payment is required and is limited to 15 participants. The fee is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Call 865-436-7318, Ext. 222 or 254 to register.

Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants and sturdy walking shoes. Bring a small flashlight with a red or blue film (cellophane), water, rain gear, snacks, light day pack, and a pad of some sort to sit on (not a chair).

Meet at Elkmont at the Little River Trailhead at 7:00 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Jeff
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Final GSMA Hike the Smokies Challenge video

Friday, September 3, 2010

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The final video from the Hike the Smokies Challenge series has been posted on the Great Smoky Mountain Association's website.

The new video discusses water safety in the park, mainly around waterfalls and stream crossings. Ranger Chuck Hester relays a pretty scary story about a young man who's leg became trapped against a rock in one of the streams in the park.

You can view the video by clicking here.


Jeff
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Wildflower / Fall Foliage Report?

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

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Tom Harrington, Park volunteer and naturalist, has recently updated his Wildflower Report on the Great Smoky Mountain Association website.

His most recent report is from a hike on the Big Creek Trail in the northeastern corner of the Smokies. Mr. Harrington is reporting sightings for the following flowers: Heal All, Yellow Touch-me-nots (Pale Jewel Weed), Purple Flowering Raspberry, Common Milkweed, Wild Golden Glow, Crimson Bee Balm, Whitewood Aster, Black Eyed Susan, Pokeweed, Mountain Mint, Wood Nettle, Love Vine, Asiatic Dayflower, and Naked-Flowered Tick Trefoil.

Last week he hiked the Chestnut Top Trail just outside of Townsend and reported the following flowers: Coreopsis, Turk Cap Lily, Reclining Saint Andrew's Cross, Whorled Wood Aster, Pokeweed, Yellow Touch-me-nots, Basil Bee Balm, and Naked-Flowered Tick Trefoil.

However, what caught my eye was his "First Fall Foliage Report." In the middle of a typical summer heat wave, Mr. Harrington stated that he saw some "nice red Sourwood leaves."

To see all of his most recent reports, please click here.


Jeff
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Sorghum Molasses Making in Cades Cove

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The most recent Smokies Cub Report from the Great Smoky Mountain Association is reporting that sorghum molasses demonstrations will occur in Cades Cove this fall. You'll also have a chance to taste some free samples as well.

During selected weekends this fall, stop by the Cable Mill Historic Area near the Cades Cove Visitor Center to watch historic reenactors squeeze sorghum cane and boil the juice into delicious molasses. Reenactors will be at the Cable Mill during the following dates:

* September 4-6
* September 17-19
* November 5-7
* November 12-14


Jeff
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Volunteers sought for the Gatlinburg Welcome Center

Saturday, July 31, 2010

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The Great Smoky Mountain Association and the national park is looking for volunteers to work at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center, located between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg on U.S. 441.

The work entails answering visitor questions and providing information on destinations and resources of the park. Even one 4-6 hour shift per week could be a big help!

If you're interested, email Alice@GSMAssoc.org or GWC@GSMAssoc.org.


Jeff
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Smokies wildflower update

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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The Great Smoky Mountain Association has posted the latest wildflower report from Tom Harrington.

The report includes a long list of wildflowers Mr. Harrington has seen on the following trails: Turkeypen Ridge, School House Gap, Bote Mountain and the Finley Cane Trail.

Please click here to see the full report.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com Detailed information on trails in the Smoky Mountains; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, news, hiking gear store, and more.
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Bears fatten-up for the winter

Monday, December 28, 2009

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Short video from the Great Smoky Mountains Association showing a mother bear and her two youngsters as they tear apart a fallen tree looking for food:





Jeff
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GSMA Video: Hike to Icewater Spring Backcountry Shelter

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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Check out the Great Smoky Mountain Association video of their hike to the newly rebuilt Icewater Spring Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. The GSMA produced the film so that backpackers can learn what to expect when visiting a backcountry shelter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including how to use food storage cables.







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