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Tag: GSMNP wildflowers

Hike from Polls Gap to Hemphill Bald – mountain views and perfect weather

July 31, 2023

Hikers along fence on Cataloochee Ranch

by Kevin FitzGeraldHike Leader The Classic Hikes of the Smokies ventured to Hemphill Bald from Polls Gap on Tuesday, July[…]

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Hempbill Bald Trail — vista views, wildflowers and CCC-built fences

September 8, 2022

FOTS hikes at Hemphill Bald

by Kevin FitzGeraldHike Leader The August Classic Hike took place on the 9th, with 14 hearty souls departing from the[…]

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Hiking Chimney Tops Trail — a trail built to last for decades

August 5, 2022

hikers crossing stream on Chimney Tops Trail

by Lynda DoucetteHike Leader The July Friends of the Smokies Classic Hike was Chimney Tops Trail. This is a very[…]

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LeConte Lodge overnight provides special hiking experience

July 22, 2022

FOTS hiking group at Mt. Le Conte

by Danny BernsteinHike Leader A large Friends of the Smokies group spent the night at LeConte Lodge in Great Smoky Mountains National[…]

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July Classic Hike – Flat Creek Trail

August 10, 2021

FOTS Classic Hike of Flat Creek Trail - group photo

by Steve Pierce, hike leader Eighteen hikers gathered at the Balsam Mountain Picnic Area parking lot on July 13. The[…]

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June Classic Hike – Smokemont Loop Trail

July 14, 2021

hikers on Smokemont Loop Trail

by Lynda Doucette, hike leader The June Classic Hike of the Smokies proved to be a great day for exploring[…]

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Printable GSMNP plant species list available online

May 26, 2021

GSMNP wildflower - photo by Linda Spangler

by Julie Dodd If you are a plant enthusiast or are just starting to discover the diversity of plants in[…]

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Trillium in bloom in GSMNP

April 29, 2020

GSMNP wildflower

Here’s another edition of “Bring Spring in the Smokies to your home” with photos of wildflowers in bloom in the[…]

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GSMNP wildflowers for you to enjoy

April 16, 2020

GSMNP wildflower

Here’s another edition of “Bring Spring in the Smokies to your home” with photos of wildflowers in bloom in the[…]

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Wildflower photos bring Spring to your home

April 4, 2020

GSMNP wildflower - photo by Marielle DeJong

Let photos of wildflowers from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park bring Spring to your home. You may want to[…]

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Trillium Gap Trail restoration work — highlight of Classic Hike

October 5, 2019

Trillium Gap Trail sign

by Julie Dodd The September Classic Hike of the Smokies was on one of the most popular trails in the[…]

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Hiking Appalachian Trail – Sweat Heifer – Kephart Prong: Wildflowers, bees and thunderstorms!    

August 22, 2019

Hikers on Kephart Trail

August’s Classic Hike of the Smokies included three trails – the Appalachian Trail, Sweat Heifer and Kephart Prong – starting[…]

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