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Tomorrow's the day...Winterfest will light up Pigeon Forge through Feb. 18th!

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Today, the view at approximately 6,000 feet above sea level shows some early color change. Fall colors have arrived somewhat later than average this year, likely related to the recent warm temperatures and large amounts of rainfall we have received.

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"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." -Albert Camus

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Some of the first fall color we are seeing this year is appearing in high elevations in the park. The beech and birch trees are beginning to show beautiful shades of yellow along Clingmans Dome Road. What color change is your favorite to see in the fall?

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Standing on top of the mountains and watching the clouds roll in is one of the Smokies’ many wonders. Waiting for a burst of wind to reveal the hidden mountains below is a favorite sight of many. Picture by Erin Waddell

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Did you know that Great Smoky Mountains National Park has over 800 miles of trails? From easy to strenuous (like Mt. LeConte, pictured here), there's something for everyone. What's your favorite? #WildernessWednesday Photo: Bob Carr

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Happy 102nd birthday, National Park Service!
On August 25, 1916, the Organic Act defined our mission of preservation. Both rangers and interns carry the mission in their hearts. Wish them well.
Photo by Shannon Welch.

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"Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me, those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." -Henry James

Photo: Gail Patton

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"I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, 'This is what it is to be happy.’" —Sylvia Plath

Photo by Chalice Keith of Kephart Prong

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"Let the beauty of sunrise keep your heart warm." -Lailah Gifty Akita

Photo: Bob Carr

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Seasons overlap in high, hidden coves, and the last delicate bluet of spring highlights itself against an early-changing serviceberry leaf.
Photo by Shannon Welch

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It’s National Trails Day!
The Smokies offer 800+ miles of trails, from short leg stretchers to more challenging backcountry treks. Always take your time on stream crossings, and be aware of water levels and slippery rocks.
Caldwell Fork trail pictured.
Photo by Shannon Welch

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When many people think of mountains, they might just think about the expansive view one can see, but some of the most beautiful sites can be seen below too! This coming month, keep on the lookout for the blooming rhododendron! Photo by Kristina Plaas

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Happy first day of April! Although the park may still look asleep and leafless on first glance, this is indeed the Smokies best April Fools' Day joke. Look closely for the huge array of wildflower that have begun to bloom! Photo of Jeweled Wakerobin, 3/27/2018, by Jessie Snow

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Can you spy a pollinator in this picture of the early-blooming Spring Beauty? You can find these dainty and beautiful flowers from late February all the way through May.

Photo credit: Warren Bielenberg

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Did you know that Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more native tree species (about 130!) in its 800 square miles than the entire continent of Europe? Some, like the red maple, are beginning to show their spring buds. Do you have a favorite Smokies tree? #FunFactFriday

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We might not have it all figured out, but this we're pretty sure of. 😉 #WednesdayWisdom #GoCamping #KOACamping

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#PunxsutawneyPhil and his shadow say six more weeks of winter are on the way. What do you think of his #GroundhogsDay prediction?