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Summer to Autumn Changes Occurring in Fall Foliage 2014 Preseason

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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Wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains

June 14, 2014 0 Comments

When traveling in or near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park some great places to view wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains are Cades Cove, Cataloochee and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail because of the open fields where viewing is easier to spot the wildlife. Common wildlife seen in these area are deer, racoon, wild turkey, and black bear. The best time of day to go for wildlife viewing are early in the morning and late in the evening. Remember to view from at least 150 feet away so as not to disturb the wildlife which is a federal violation. And NEVER FEED…
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Cades Cove Recently Used for Emergency Rescue Missions Training

April 2, 2014 0 Comments

Cades Cove was recently the site for emergency rescue mission training in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Aviation Unit had training in Cades Cove along with National Park Services Rangers, Tennessee State Parks Rangers, and first responders from across East Tennessee. The training involved air rescue and evacuation skills, procedures and drills. Exercises included a mock rescue of a stranded and injured “victim” and a mock rescue of an incapacitated “victim” due to severe weather. Helicopters were used as part of the training to lower rescuers down and then safely airlift a victim up into the helicopter.

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Biking in Cades Cove

March 30, 2014 0 Comments

Get Those Bikes Ready! Did you know that Cades Cove loop road is closed to motor vehicles every Saturday and Wednesday mornings so bikers and walker/hikers/runners can have the road all to themselves? The 11 mile loop road is open only to bicycle and foot traffic before 10:00am every Saturday and Wednesday morning starting in early May and all summer long. Take a slow relaxing ride through Cades Cove on two wheels or on foot and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Watch Biking in the Smokies: Cades Cove and Townsend by SMCVB on youtube

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Cades Cove Has an App for Loop Road Tour

March 4, 2014

There is an app for Cades Cove! The new app was recently put out by The Blount Partnership and it is a driving tour mobile app that provides a history of Cades Cove, GPS mapping, voice narration and historical photos. The informative new  app will make the visit to the Cove more interesting as visitors ride along and enjoy the sites, history and map. To download the app go to the Apple App Store and search “Cades Cove” or search the Google Play Store for “Cades Cove”. Learning about the history of the Cove while enjoying the sites will make it so…
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Winter Hours Announced by Park Service

November 13, 2013

Now that colder weather is here in the Great Smoky Mountains the Great Smoky Mountains National Park service has announced its winter operating schedule. Although the GSMNP is open everyday and year round some secondary roads, campgrounds, and some facilities do close in the winter.  Operating hours for some visitor services will be cut back  for the winter season. The visitor centers Sugarlands in Gatlinburg, TN and Oconaluftee in Cherokee, NC will be open daily from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. through December 1.  Cades Cove Visitor Center located  near the half way point on Cades Cove Loop Road will be open daily…
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Stargazing Program Tonight in Cades Cove

November 9, 2013

Tonight 11/9/13 in Cades Cove starting at 5:30 PM there will be a 2 1/2 hour stargazing program by the GSMNP and the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society. They will have several telescopes for use and experienced astronomers there to assist. If the skies are clear and with the darkness of the ares it should make for great viewing of the night sky’s stars, planets, and constellations. If Saturday night’s weather is cloudy or raining the program will be cancelled. Call 865-448-4104 to make sure the program is taking place. For more info go to the website http://www.nps.gov/grsm/parknews/stargazing-rescheduled.htm

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Controlled Burns Planned for Monday 11/4/13 in Cades Cove

November 1, 2013

The Park Service of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is planning a controlled burn in Cades Cove on Monday, November 4, 2013 if the weather cooperates. They plan to burn about 400 acres. The burn is necessary periodiclly to prevent the open fields from returning to forest land with tree and brush regrowth. Cades Cove Loop Road will remain open to traffic but visitors may experience brief delays and temporary closures. Expect to see fire and smoke during the burn operation, slow down in the work zones but do not stop. In smoky areas roll up the windows and…
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