Category Archive: Nature
Top Places to See Bears in the Smoky Mountains
March 16, 2019
As the weather warms up and wildflowers begin to peek their heads out, we aren’t the only ones who are starting to make our way outdoors. Our friends the black bears will also be...
Read More →Smoky Mountain Wildflowers: When & Where To Find Them
August 29, 2016
Smoky Mountain wildflowers are abundant as you hike through the national park. You will find yourself standing within a peaceful alpine meadow peppered with colorful flowers pointi...
Read More →All About the Bears in the Smoky Mountains
July 14, 2016
Black bears are some of the Smoky Mountains' favorite residents. These beautiful creatures inhabit all areas of the park, and you will often see them in more trafficked areas. The ...
Read More →Smoky Mountain Nature Information
August 6, 2015
The Smokies offer activities for visitors of various ages and interests. Recommended nature activities include camping, hiking, picnicking, sightseeing, fishing, horseback riding, ...
Read More →Tips for Bear Safety in the Smokies
June 10, 2014
June is one of the busiest months at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for both visitors and the park’s 1,500 black bear residents, which is why basic bear safety is so imp...
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