Unsung heroes of the Smokies: Camp hosts Nancy and Bob Furlow
When they drove into Smokemont Campground earlier this year, Nancy and Bob Furlow had never
When they drove into Smokemont Campground earlier this year, Nancy and Bob Furlow had never
As the lush green hues of summer fade, yielding to the crisp crimson colors of
This article was originally published in 2020. We are sharing again in honor of Horace
Great Smoky Mountains Association is now accepting applications for its fourth Steve Kemp Writer’s Residency.
Have you ever heard of “milk sickness”? What could something like that possibly have to
Every spring people flock to the Smokies to view our park’s spectacular displays of wildflowers that begin blooming at the lower elevations and creep uphill as the temperatures warm and days grow longer.
Did you know… Geographers calculate that every 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the Smokies is equal to traveling 330 miles north and going 10 days backward on the spring calendar. That means when you hike to Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet from down around Bryson City, N.C., at about 1,600 feet, you experience many of the same environmental changes you’d see driving from the Smokies clear up into northern Maine.
With all that happens in the park during the first weeks of spring, how can you manage your time most effectively? It starts with gearing up to Branch Out, of course.
First things first
Review the Leave No Trace Seven Principles . Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s favorite with an annual visitation of more than 11 million people in 2018! Please tread lightly.
Second
Build your daypack by starting with the essentials:
Third
Don’t forget the fun stuff. Your bonus gear can make all the difference!
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