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Further clarification of bear spray laws in natonal parks - 0 views

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    Bear spray is illegal in national parks, however, individual parks can override this law using an instrument called a 'Superintendent's Compendium.' This explains why bear spray is allowed in national parks out west, but remains illegal in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Flame azaleas in Smokies approaching peak bloom - 0 views

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    If you're anywhere near the Great Smoky Mountains in the next three weeks or so, whatever you do, don't miss the flame azaleas at the summit of Gregory Bald. Azalea lovers from all over the world come here to visit perhaps the finest display of flame azaleas anywhere on the planet.
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Flame Azaleas on Gregory Bald in Smokies near peak bloom - 0 views

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    Tom Harrington, a volunteer for the Great Smoky Mountains, made the trek up to Gregory Bald yesterday to observe the status of the world famous Flame Azalea blooms at the summit.
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Mountain Laurel Heaven: Hike to Spence Field in the Smokies - 0 views

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    As we approach the late spring season, I just wanted to remind hikers not to pass up the excellent opportunity to see the incredible displays of mountain laurel at Spence Field, located on the Appalachian Trail near Thunderhead Mountain.
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Bear warnings/closings on the rise in the Smokies - 0 views

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    If you haven't noticed, the number of bear warnings and campsite closings in the Smoky Mountains continues to increase. Since early spring, a new warning or closing has popped-up almost every week. In fact, two new warnings have been added just this week. Expect to see more bears this year according to bear expert.
Jeff D

Hike to Charlies Bunion in the Great Smoky Mountains - 0 views

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    One of the most popular hikes in the Smokies takes you along the Appalachian Trail to reach Charlies Bunion, a rock outcropping offering one of the best panoramic views in the Park.
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The Boogerman Loop - 1 views

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    Huge old-growth trees and history await you on this awesome hike in the beautiful Cataloochee Valley of the Great Smoky Mountains. Click to find out how this trail got its name.
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Christmas in the National Parks - 0 views

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    The National Park Service has recently launched a new Holiday Events Page on its website. Plus, two events in the Great Smoky Mountains for the holidays.
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Support HikingintheSmokys.com this Holiday Season - 0 views

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    Please help keep the most comprehensive source of hiking information in the Great Smoky Mountains a free resource to everyone by shopping from the Day Hikers Store this Christmas and Holiday season. Thank you!
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New trail on HikingintheSmokys.com: Sugarland Mountain Trail - 1 views

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    The Sugarland Mountain Trail provides hikers with one of the best views of Mt. LeConte.
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Is bear spray illegal in national parks? - 0 views

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    According to Chris Hibbard, the answer to that question is an emphatic yes. Chris recently learned of this law from one of the Supervisory Wildlife Biologists with Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The law reads as follows...
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Dolly Parton raises over $80,000 for the Trails Forever Program - 0 views

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    The Great Smoky Mountains Association is reporting that Dolly Parton has raised more than $80,000 for the Trails Forever program, an endowment that will fund an additional permanent trail maintenance work crew.
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Brand new map for western North Carolina waterfalls - 0 views

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    Waterfalls of North Carolina is the very first map available that features and highlights more than 300 waterfalls in the western North Carolina region, including the Great Smoky Mountains.
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