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Cades Cove Images

Gary Boyd — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:28:45 +0000

Check out these Great Smoky Mountains National Park images by Jorge F found on Flickr. He’s another Texas guy with a penchant for taking photos in the mountains.

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Winter: A “Secret Season” in the South’s Loftiest National Parks | National Parks Traveler

Gary Boyd — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:36:31 +0000

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 the park on US 441, the Newfound Gap Road, but the public highway is such a critical transportation link that plowing is routine.

via Winter: A “Secret Season” in the South’s Loftiest National Parks | National Parks Traveler.

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From The Web: Winter Camping in East Tennessee – Skiing – Yahoo! Sports

Gary Boyd — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:24:54 +0000

The eastern portion of the state of Tennessee is known for its diverse natural habitats, shopping and recreational areas. There are several state and national parks within the state that showcase the areas best scenic vistas and natural scenery, and that are close to numerous shopping and recreational attractions.

The following three parks have camping areas that are open and accessible in the winter and that are close to natural wonders, as well as numerous other activities.

Read the rest at Winter Camping in East Tennessee – Skiing – Yahoo! Sports.

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Head To Cumberland Gap National Historical Park To Taste Appalachian Christmas Cheer | National Parks Traveler

Gary Boyd — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:13:05 +0000

John-Boy might not be there, but youll still get a taste of Appalachian Christmas cheer with a visit to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park this coming Saturday.

Each year, deep in Appalachia, the holiday season is ushered in as Christmas-red cardinals decorate snow-covered hemlocks. Icicles become natures diamonds frosting rocky mountainsides. The brisk air makes ones skin tingle. Christmas bells treat ears to a medley of jingles. And at Cumberland Gap National Historical Parks “Taste of Christmas Past” children of all ages will thrill in the magic of mountain holidays of old.

via Head To Cumberland Gap National Historical Park To Taste Appalachian Christmas Cheer | National Parks Traveler.

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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living

Gary Boyd — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:01:39 +0000

Bristol, Tenn. The official birthplace of country music sits on the Tennessee/Virginia border, offering affordable cost of living, big-city conveniences in a smaller atmosphere and, of course, lots of live music. Bristol also provides recreational activities such as boating and fishing on nearby lakes, golfing and exploring caverns. Big draws: NASCAR races at the Bristol Motor Speedway and performances at the Paramount Center for the Arts.

via 12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living.

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National Geographic Map Of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gary Boyd — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:22:14 +0000

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More Great Smoky Mountains National Park Photos

Gary Boyd — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:15:26 +0000

A few nice Great Smoky Mountains National Park images I found:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Bullhead Trail

Image by mikerhicks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – LeConte Trip
With the Hiking Buds
March 12, 2011

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Bullhead Trail

Image by mikerhicks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – LeConte Trip
With the Hiking Buds
March 12, 2011

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Bullhead Trail

Image by mikerhicks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – LeConte Trip
With the Hiking Buds
March 12, 2011

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Bullhead Trail

Image by mikerhicks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – LeConte Trip
With the Hiking Buds
March 12, 2011

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Gravel Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gary Boyd — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:13:15 +0000

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Laurel Falls

Gary Boyd — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:33:27 +0000

The Laurel Falls Trail is the most trampled, beaten, and worn down path in the entire national park– at least to the waterfall. Because of this the national park service has had to pave this segment trail with a dark concrete, so as to prevent further erosion of the trailside. Furthermore, there is a wooden post at every 0.1-mile (0.16 km), giving the many visitors who walk the 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to Laurel Falls an indicator of just how far they have to go. The paved section of the path, while often very crowded, does offer a nice, gentle walk in the woods, accessible to most children, and inasmuch has been designated as a nature trail by the park service. The second-growth forest is rather thick over this period, and is often decorated with a thick laurel thrush, for which the Laurel Branch and her signature waterfall are named. As the hiker approaches the falls, s/he should begin to hear the roars of both tumbling waters and a host of visitors who have made the trip to the surprisingly powerful cascade. Laurel Falls is a 75-foot (23 m), multi-level waterfall. The trail crosses over the mid-section of the waterfall via a grip of boulders, as the gushing waterfall sprays mist overhead and dives into a narrow gorge below. Although much has been mentioned of how heavily trafficked the trail can be at times, the waterfall is popular for a reason: it is one of the most magnificent in the national park.

via Laurel Falls Trail – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Here are some cool Laurel Falls images:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Laurel Falls

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park – LeConte Trip

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Laurel Falls

Image by mikerhicks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – LeConte Trip

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Laurel Falls

Image by mikerhicks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – LeConte Trip

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Laurel Falls

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Great Smoky Mountain National Park visitors center

Gary Boyd — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:13:20 +0000

Check out these Great Smoky Mountains National Park images:

Great Smoky Mountain National Park visitors center