Video – A Year In The Smokies
I saw this on YouTube today. Enjoy.
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Winter: A “Secret Season” in the South’s Loftiest National Parks | National Parks Traveler
Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Smokies might lie pretty far south—but no other mountains lie to the west to sap the snow from storms. The Smokies’ ridge is so abrupt and massive—rising from 1,000 feet near Gatlinburg to nearly 7,000 feet—that the highest peaks can get hammered by big snow in even marginal conditions. Snowstorms often interrupt travel across
Keep readingGreat Smoky Mountains National Park – Re-construction to Begin March 1 on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) (U.S. National Park Service)
Date: February 18, 2011 Contact: Bob Miller, (865) 436-1207 Motorists traveling across Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) can expect to experience delays beginning March 1, 2011 when work begins to rehabilitate 2.4 miles of the road from the North Carolina state line at Newfound Gap northward into Tennessee. The work will be performed by
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Sunny Side Trail, A Drive Off The Beaten Path
“Discover Tennessee in a new way: explore the backroads and byways of Tennessee Trails. Visit local gems such as wineries, historic main streets, quaint restaurants, scenic spots for outdoor adventure and much more.”
Keep readingNew Study Highlights Challenges Facing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail • Appalachian Mountain Dreams
Washington, D.C.—According to a new assessment released today by the National Parks Conservation Association NPCA and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ATC, one of the most beloved recreational footpaths in the United States, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, faces many challenges that put the experience of visitors and trail resources at risk. Adjacent land development on privately owned land, sources of
Keep readingTime To Oder The Tennessee 2010 Vacation Guide | TN.gov Newsroom
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has released the 2010 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide. The state’s premiere resource for vacationers is packed with hundreds of colorful photos, feature articles, and descriptions of the state’s attractions, lodging, historic locales, entertainment venues, state parks, outdoor adventures and more. “The Official Tennessee Vacation Guide always features the most up-to-date and comprehensive
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