Monthly Archive: September 2014
GSM Guide
September 28, 2014
Take a ride through the mountains of North Carolina to see the spectacular mountain fall foliage show from a railroad car!. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is the way to go to tour the colorful North Carolina mountains in the fall. The Nantahala Gorge Excursion is a 4 1/2 hour railroad ride that heads westbound toward the Nantahala Gorge and then back. Round trip it is a 88 miles trip that goes thru the Little Tennessee and Nantahala Rivers across Fontana Lake and into the Nantahala Gorge. Enjoy a 1 hour layover at the Nantahala Outdoor Center to sightsee and enjoy…
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fall foliage, Nantahala Gorge, NC, North Carolina
GSM Guide
September 26, 2014
Join Danny Bernstein for a guided hike on Pretty Hollow Gap Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains in the Cataloochee Valley on October 14, 2014. The hike is part of the Classic Hikes of the Smokies series. It will be a 8.7 miles hike and is a moderately difficult trail. Hear about the history of the first Cataloochee Valley settlers, the historical buildings, and the cemeteries and families. Plus enjoy the beauty of the fall foliage season as the leaves change to red, yellow and gold autumn colors. If you love the Great Smoky Mountains and hiking, plus want to learn more…
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Cataloochee Valley, fall foliage
GSM Guide
September 25, 2014
Great Smoky Mountains Guide will be posting Great Smoky Mountains fall color report weekly now that it is almost October and the leaves are beginning to change. Peak color change is predicted in the highest elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains about October 3, 2014. For more details and weekly updates please go to Great Smoky Mountains Guide Fall Foliage 2014. Suggestions on locations and dates can be found there helping you to plan a mountain fall foliage trips.
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September 23, 2014
Chimney Tops Trail will remain closed Monday through Thursday until December of this year. The popular trail is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now. The trail has been undergoing rehabilitation by workers and volunteers for about 3 years, but recent rains have caused damage that has set the project back. Improvements to the Chimney Rocks Trail include placement of stone step making the trail easier to navigate. The trail is one of the most popular trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a steep climb that ends at well worth it view of Mount LeConte and the Great…
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Chimney Rocks Trail, great smoky mountains
GSM Guide
September 16, 2014
Celebrate Fall at the National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration Every year in the fall Dollywood celebrates with the National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration. The theme park is completely decorated with the look of fall with mums, cornstalks, pumpkins and gourds. Also Harvest Celebration Crafters are located through out the park. Local crafters demonstrate and sell their crafts, crafts such as basket weaving, candle making, chainsaw carvings, doll making, pottery and woodworking plus so many more. Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains is a busy time with visitors in town for the annual fall foliage show. Be sure to get…
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dollywood, National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration
GSM Guide
September 14, 2014
Here are some great tips and places to view the Great Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage The highest elevation above 4,000 feet peak first about the first 2 weeks of October. Elevations in the 2000-3000 feet range peak about mid to late October or even early November. But the Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers such a large area of land there is always somewhere at peak or near peak as you travel in the park. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park mountain ranges have elevations from just over 875 feet to 6,643 feet. So a trip to view the fall color show…
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GSM Guide
September 11, 2014
Summer to Autumn Fall Foliage 2014 Changes Underway in Great Smoky Mountains Very early changes are underway in the fall foliage 2014 show in the Great Smoky Mountains. Of course the peak show takes place in mid to late October but the transition from summer to fall are occurring. Dogwood trees are showing a hint of dull red (at peak the dogwoods with turn a vivid red color, and blueberry and sumac have a hint of red. This is just the very early changes as daylight is getting shorter and the nights get cooler. A good way to check the status…
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cades cove, fall foliage 2014, great smoky mountains, webcams
GSM Guide
September 7, 2014
The Maggie Valley Oktoberfest 2014 is on October 3rd and 4th this year at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. This is Maggie Valley’s 1st Oktoberfest “keeping with the most important German traditions-lots of Bier, a large variety of Great Food, including some customary German flavors such as Bratwursts, Bavarian Soft Pretzels & regional favorites like BBQ & Craft Beer. Live Music, Vendors, Children’s Stage & Kid’s Area, Contests, Games, Dancing, & More.” This festival is for the whole family with a weekend of entertainment for all. Kids will have fun at the Kid’s Zone area….
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great smoky mountains, Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley Oktoberfest
GSM Guide
September 4, 2014
While visiting the Great Smoky Mountains make sure to go to Pigeon Forge. The Island at Pigeon Forge just keeps growing with new restaurants, shops and activities. Places to eat at The Island are Timberwood Grill, Margaritaville, Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Island Yogurt, Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and The Island Creamy serving ice cream and smoothies. You can even shop at places like Tervis tumblers, Build a Bear and The Island Trading Post. Coming soon will be Margaritaville Coffee and Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. Paula Deens Family Kitchen is due to open in the late fall of this year. Her new restaurant will…
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great smoky mountains, Paula Deen's Family Restaurant, Pigeon Forge, The Island at Pigeon Forge, The Wheel
GSM Guide
September 2, 2014
Fall foliage 2014 color changes have been noticed by experts already this year in the mountains in the highest elevations. Colors of red have already been noted in some red maples and sugar maple trees at the highest elevations in the mountains. This may be due to the cooler and sunny weather of the past month of August. Normal peak fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains are typically in mid-October. Get more information here about Great Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage.
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