Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

April 18, 2010

ShareA couple weeks ago I discussed Chief Logan State Park’s Sue Browning Wildflower Walk in southern West Virginia. via Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage | Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.

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Free National Parks: From Yosemite to Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon – ABC News

April 16, 2010

ShareDuring National Park Week — April 17 through April 25 — the National Park Service is waiving the standard entrance fees to the parks and many of the park concessioners are offering special promotions to help you save money and enjoy the parks. via Free National Parks: From Yosemite to Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon [...]

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Earth Day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

April 14, 2010
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ShareEarth Day is a great day to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This huge park is in close proximity to many small mountain towns and a few larger towns where you will find lots of great ways to celebrate Earth Day with your whole family. As you travel through the Great Smoky Mountains [...]

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Family Fun at the Smokies- Great Smoky Mountains

April 13, 2010
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ShareThe Great Smoky Mountains National Park, because of its diversity can provide families with many fun filled hours of entertainment.  The riding activities that the park offers represent some enjoyable activities for families.  The types of rides are varied. The rides are accessible to most people and priced within reason.  All of these factors combine [...]

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An Educational Vacation for Kids in the Great Smoky Mountains

April 6, 2010
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ShareTake your family on vacation, a fun, exciting, and education vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located along the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. This gorgeous area is steeped in history, charm and mountain culture. Family members of all ages will enjoy a vacation in the Great [...]

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Easter at Great Smoky Mountains

April 3, 2010
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ShareEaster at the Great Smoky Mountains could mean any number of locations. The Great Smoky Mountains spreads along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. Common tourist locations for the Smokies include Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Maggie Valley and Waynesville. You may have heard of Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Any of [...]

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What Is Your Biggest Family Vacation Challenge? Tips for Travel

March 23, 2010
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ShareI talked with some of my Twitter friends about their biggest family vacation challenges. Many of us have kids, have had to travel with kids and had to plan trips to places like the Great Smoky Mountains with our kids in tow. In fact, the kids are one of the main reasons we choose these [...]

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Park seeking input on proposed improvements to Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

March 20, 2010

ShareGreat Smoky Mountains National Park officials are asking for public input on proposed improvements to Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. via Park seeking input on proposed improvements to Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.

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Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Coming To Great Smoky Mountains National Park | National Parks Traveler

March 19, 2010

ShareThe Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be held from April 21 to 25. Now in its 60th year, it’s the largest Wildflower Pilgrimage in the country. More than 1,000 attendees, called pilgrims, will descend on Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for wildflower and bird walks, lectures on composting and on attracting insect-eating [...]

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5 Great Smoky Mountain Family Activities to Enjoy

March 18, 2010
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ShareThe Great Smoky Mountains is a excellent place for families to visit and vacation. There are many wonderful family activities available that are suitable for everyone from the toddler to the grandparent making this one of the best vacationing spots in the US. You can enjoy all the gorgeous scenery, fresh air and many activities [...]

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