http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:24:22 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:26:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Major-road-repairs-in-the-works-for-2010?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Frequent visitors to the Smoky Mountains understand the dire need to repair bumpy and crumbling roads. The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) has provided $24.6 million to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to restore significant... News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:26:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Major-road-repairs-in-the-works-for-2010?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d8-People-spend-more-visiting-the-Smokies-than-any-other-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner America’s most visited National Park is also tops in terms of money generated by visitors, ranking first out of 391 National Park units from Alaska to the Virgin Islands. Dr. Daniel Stynes of Michigan State University conducted the stud... News Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:05:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m11d8-People-spend-more-visiting-the-Smokies-than-any-other-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Cades-Cove-loop-road-to-be-closed-temporarily-in-2010?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner  Cataloochee Valley | Ken Thomas | Wikimedia CommonsThe loop road in Cades Cove is one of the most frequently driven roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  It was announced this week that the loop road will be closed in the spring f... News Places Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:41:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Cades-Cove-loop-road-to-be-closed-temporarily-in-2010?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Where-to-see-the-best-autumn-leaves-in-the-Smokies?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner  The climate in different elevations in the Smoky Mountains is so varied that the fall season, and the colorful spectacle associated with it, peaks at different times.  The higher elevations show their autumn hues from early- to mid-October... Fall Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:33:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Where-to-see-the-best-autumn-leaves-in-the-Smokies?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Guide-to-colorful-fall-trees-in-the-Smoky-Mountains?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Tourists flock to the Smoky Mountains to see the autumn foliage in full array during October.  The best place to see the colors depends on the time of the month.  During the early part of October you can see beautiful colors in higher eleva... Fall Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:05:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Guide-to-colorful-fall-trees-in-the-Smoky-Mountains?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Mountain-Life-Festival-and-Water-Wonders-Workshop-highlight-parks-historic-and-biological-diversity?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner  Two events on Saturday, September 19th will celebrate the range and diversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.The Mountain Life Festival will take place from 10am to 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum, near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 2... Events Education Fall Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:05:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Mountain-Life-Festival-and-Water-Wonders-Workshop-highlight-parks-historic-and-biological-diversity?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Smokies-to-be-featured-on-US-quarter-in-2014?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner The United States Mint “America the Beautiful” program will begin with newly designed quarters being issued in 2010. Five designs will be released each year in the order in which the site being depicted obtained a national designatio... News Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:10:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Smokies-to-be-featured-on-US-quarter-in-2014?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Fall-guide-to-the-Smokies?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Planning a trip to view the fall colors in the Smokies is anticipated by many travelers, but there are some things to keep in mind before making the trip into the mountains. The weather is going to change with the leaves, different equipment or ... Fall Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:39:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Fall-guide-to-the-Smokies?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Farming-and-agriculture-in-the-Smoky-Mountains?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner The fall harvest is nearly upon us and there once was a time when the Smoky Mountains were farmed by settlers to sustain its small communities.  The peaks and valleys of the mountains provided a variety of resources and farmers used them well, i... Places History Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:14:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Farming-and-agriculture-in-the-Smoky-Mountains?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Connecting-people-and-nature-at-Tremont?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner “Connecting people and nature” is what the Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont lives and breathes. In 1968 the National Environmental Education Development program sought to establish Environmental Study Areas through out the United... For Kids Places Education Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:08:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Connecting-people-and-nature-at-Tremont?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Smoky-Mountains-rededication-ceremony-information?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner The Great Smoky Mountains 75th Anniversary celebration will continue on September 2, 2009 with a Rededication Ceremony at Newfound Gap, the location of the Park’s original ceremony in 1940, seven years after the park opened.  Newfound Gap ... Events Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:48:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Smoky-Mountains-rededication-ceremony-information?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Smoky-Mountain-wedding-guidelines?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Couples considering the Smoky Mountains among their options for a wedding location are probably drawn to the scenery and atmosphere of the National Park.  While the Smokies would be an excellent location to have a wedding, there are some guideli... Events Places Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:35:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Smoky-Mountain-wedding-guidelines?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Smoky-Mountains-offer-Tennessee-schools-fall-education-programs?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Tipton Cabin | Brian Stansberry | Wikimedia Commons The Parks as Classrooms program will be offered for students at Tennessee schools.  Lesson plans will be designed to educate children through field trips and hands on learning.  The onsit... For Kids Education Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:31:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Smoky-Mountains-offer-Tennessee-schools-fall-education-programs?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Backcountry-camping-and-shelters-in-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner The Smoky Mountains have many backcountry campsites and shelters that are free to use.  This is one of the most peaceful and serene ways to enjoy the National Park with out crowds and traffic.  Be sure to carefully follow the Backcountry Ru... Camping Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:04:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Backcountry-camping-and-shelters-in-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Smokies-start-on-plans-to-participate-in-the-National-Park-Centennial-Initiative?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Elkmont Historic DistrictBrian Stansberry | WikimediaCommons  The Great Smokies are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year but eyes are already on the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016.  Every National Park has p... News Events Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:13:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Smokies-start-on-plans-to-participate-in-the-National-Park-Centennial-Initiative?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Smoky-Mountains-among-mustsee-Natoinal-Parks-according-to-CNN?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Traffic in Cades Cove | Lee Coursey | flickrIn an article published by CNN.com on July 17, 2009 the Smoky Mountains were tapped by Greg Melville as one of the best National Parks to visit on a budget while avoiding lots of tourists.Melville presents ... News Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:34:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Smoky-Mountains-among-mustsee-Natoinal-Parks-according-to-CNN?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Smokies-stimulus-package-spending-plan?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Brian Stansberry | Wikimedia Commons  Great Smoky Mountains National Park was awarded $64 million in federal stimulus money of the roughly $900 million awarded by Congress to the whole of National Parks across the country through the American R... News Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:15:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Smokies-stimulus-package-spending-plan?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Volunteer-for-Smoky-Mountain-Science-Field-Days?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Ash Borer destruction.  David Roberts, MSU Great Smoky Mountains National Park is offering three Science Field Days during which volunteers can help collect scientific data.  Two of the citizen science programs will be focused on teenager... Events Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:44:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Volunteer-for-Smoky-Mountain-Science-Field-Days?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d1-4th-of-July-picnics-places-in-the-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Although there are no formal 4th of July events taking place in the National Park people still have plenty of options for an Independence Day picnic.  Part of what draws people into the park is the lack of entrance fee.  People in the surro... Places Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:33:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m7d1-4th-of-July-picnics-places-in-the-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m6d30-4th-of-July-events-near-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner Kabir @ Wikimedia Commons There are no planned or formal 4th of July events in Great Smoky Mountains National Park but if you are staying in the park and what to celebrate Independence Day then you may want to venture out into Gatlinburg, Pigeon Fo... Events Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:42:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14485-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner~y2009m6d30-4th-of-July-events-near-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park?cid=exrss-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Examiner