Photographing and viewing elk safely
October 17, 2019
by Julie Dodd Elk are one of the iconic animals of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and many park visitors are eager to view and photograph the elk. Most of the elk are located in North Carolina, in the…
Read MoreTrillium Gap Trail restoration work — highlight of Classic Hike
October 5, 2019
by Julie Dodd The September Classic Hike of the Smokies was on one of the most popular trails in the Park – Trillium Gap Trail. Eleven hikers made the 13.1-mile roundtrip to Mt. Le Conte, which included hiking to Grotto…
Read MoreInterns investigate insects in GSMNP
October 3, 2019
GSMNP high school summer intern Joseph Vazzana explains how rangers and interns identify insects, using a specially designed refrigerator trap to chill the insects. Vazzana was one of 16 interns who participated in the program. by Joseph Vazzana Pellissippi State…
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