Episode 2830.1 | Tennessee Crossroads | Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
It started out as a normal road improvement project near the Smoky Mountains, but as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, it led to the creation of a living tribute to this historic area of the state. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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America's Most Visited National Park! - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
USA's Most Visited National Park! - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee & North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. It is the most visited national park in the United States.
Attractions and Activities
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a major tourist attraction in the region. Over 9 million tourists and 11 million non-recreational visitors traveled to the park in 2010, more than twice as many visitors as the Grand Canyon, the second most visited national park.[15] Surrounding towns, notably Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend, Tennessee, and Cherokee, Sylva, Maggie Valley, and Bryson City, North Carolina receive a significant portion of their income from tourism associated with the park.
The two main visitors' centers inside the park are Sugarlands Visitors' Center near the Gatlinburg entrance to the park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, North Carolina at the eastern entrance to the park. These ranger stations provide exhibits on wildlife, geology, and the history of the park. They also sell books, maps, and souvenirs. Unlike most other national parks, there is no entry fee to the park.
The park has a number of historical attractions. The most well-preserved of these (and most popular) is Cades Cove, a valley with a number of preserved historic buildings including log cabins, barns, and churches. Cades Cove is the single most frequented destination in the national park. Self-guided automobile and bicycle tours offer the many sightseers a glimpse into the way of life of old-time southern Appalachia. Other historical areas within the park include Roaring Fork, Cataloochee, Elkmont, and the Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill at Oconaluftee.
Historic districts
• Cades Cove Historic District
• Elkmont Historic District
• Oconaluftee Archaeological District
• Noah Ogle Place
• Roaring Fork Historic District
Individual listings
Hannah Cabin in Little Cataloochee, was built in the mid-1800s by John Jackson Hannah, the son of early pioneer Evan Hannah. The cabin's brick chimney is one of only three in theSmoky Mountains.
• Alex Cole Cabin
• Clingmans Dome Observation Tower
• Hall Cabin (in Hazel Creek area)
• John Messer Barn
• John Ownby Cabin
• Oconaluftee Baptist Church (also called Smokemont Baptist Church)
• Tyson McCarter Place
• Mayna Treanor Avent Studio
• Little Greenbrier School
• Walker Sisters Place
Gatlinburg is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,944 at the 2010 Census, and 4,047 according to the 2012 Census estimate. The city is a popular vacation resort, as it rests on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along U.S. Route 441, which connects Gatlinburg to Cherokee, North Carolina through the national park..
Tourism
Gatlinburg is an important tourism destination in Tennessee, with many man-made attractions, and it borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ober Gatlinburg[38] is the onlyski resort in Tennessee. It has eight ski trails, three chair lifts, a wildlife encounter area, and is accessible via roads and a gondola from the city strip. The Gatlinburg Trolley, a privately funded public transit system, caters to area tourists.[39]
Another popular attraction is Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies which also features special exhibits covering subjects such as the Titanic, pirates and more recently the planet Mars.Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country, which are both named for Dolly Parton, are amusement parks located in nearby Pigeon Forge.
During the Christmas season the entire downtown area is decorated with lights for the Winterfest Celebration. This celebration takes place from November thru February. [41] Visitors during the Winterfest Celebration can also take a Trolly Ride of the Lights from Nov 12, 2014 to Jan 25, 2015 for only $5.00.
Cherokee (ᏣᎳᎩ in Cherokee language) /ˈtʃɛrɵkiː/ [1] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Swain and Jackson counties in western North Carolina, United States, within the Qualla Boundary land trust. It is located in the Oconaluftee River Valley around the intersection of U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 441. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 2,138.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino opened in 1995 and dramatically changed everything from jobs to education to health care for Cherokee tribe members.
National Park - Great Smoky Mountains Elkmont Historic District Update
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We traveled back to the little Elkmont Houses in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and were met with a huge surprise!
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Cades Cove,TN winter 2011
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A Tour of the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country, hosting anywhere between 8 to 10 million visitors per year. Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddles the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, making it an accessible destination for tourists nationwide.
A hiker's paradise with 800 miles of maintained trails offers anything from leg-stretchers to backcountry camping treks.
A plethora of history, the park possesses Seventy eight historic structures, including grist mills, churches, schools, barns, and the homes of early settlers, preserve Southern Appalachian mountain heritage in the park.
No matter how time is spent at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, rest assured, it will be time well spent.
Exploring Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg while RV Living & Traveling Fulltime - Cades Cove, Roaring Fork
Exploring Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg while RV Living & Traveling Fulltime - Cades Cove, Roaring Fork (EP13)
Join us as we explore Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN, as we travel and live fulltime in an RV.
Places we visited in this episode...
Cades Cove, Townsend TN
Smokey Mountain Heritage Center (Historic Buildings)
Foothills Parkway
Pigeon Forge Main Street & Attractions
Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead
Ant Hill at our Campsite
Taking the Trolley to Gatlinburg (and leaving General at home)
Cooter's Place (Dukes of Hazard Museum)
The Village Shops in Gatlinburg
Sevierville Greenway and Courthouse with Dolly Parton Statue
Little Cove Road (more trouble with Google and Garmin taking us on bad roads with the trailer)
Noah Bud Ogle Farmstead (very rough trail)
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Honeysuckle Meadows RV Park, Wears Valley TN
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Ep. 503 Smoky Mountain High - Tennessee Valley Uncharted
On this episode of Tennessee Valley Uncharted, Aerial gets caught up in the call of the mountains. She starts by setting out on the trails with an unlikely set of companions the helpful herd at Smoky Mountain Llama Treks learning that, no matter how crazy life gets, it’s important that you learn to be present. From there, Aerial heads over to the classrooms at Arrowmont to learn more about heritage crafts and the school’s mission to make art accessible to all. Next up is a visit to Fontana Dam, where Aerial explores the facilities for hikers on the harrowing Appalachian Trail, as well as hears some firsthand accounts from the “dam kids” who grew up watching their fathers build these significant structures. Finally, Aerial takes to the sky at the annual Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival in Townsend, TN, where she takes in the view alongside some of the techniques it takes to fly these aircraft.
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Cades Cove [ A scenic drive like no other.]
Cades Cove. The most visited place in The Great Smoky Mountains. I just wanted to film my ride. So many people have never been to Cades Cove and may never make it there. So I took the time out to do this not just for myself but for people that enjoy the outside world. Cades Cove is the most beautiful part of the park that you can drive, walk, ride your bike etc. There are trails, walkways, historical homes, wildlife like you've never seen, plant life, serenity etc. I just can't tell you all of it. Cades Cove is so well preserved. I can't explain fully how much I enjoy going to Cades Cove. It is just breathtaking to me. I just hope that whoever watches this video will try to understand and really enjoy why this place is here today. Because if it weren't for the park, it would not look like this at all. Hope you all just sit back and enjoy the drive [my video.] There will be more to come.
Cades Cove short version
Photography by Jackie Sajewski. Relaxing slideshow of Fall scenics from Cades Cove and the beautiful Smokie Mountains.
Cades Cove Trip 2015
Me and my stepdad went to Cades Cove today. There's a lot of beautiful scenes including the wildlife that I videoed.
Cabins snowy rooftop cades cove smoky mtns celtic music 2010
Little frontiersman cabin with snowy roof top.This is carter shields homestead a veteran of the battle of shiloh.Just one of many past frontier settlements or homesteads through out cades cove great smoky mountains national park.Take a glace of the past toughness of east tennessee people persevered in time and beauty.We must all help save these scenic views of historical places deserving of our respect.Come see the beautiful side of volunteer state with wonderment and splendor(celtic music) beauty in the world and spiritual places 31u
Smoky Mountain Weather weekend of Feb. 1-3, 2013
Gatlinburg Weather
Pigeon Forge Weather
The groundhog will have his say about the rest of the winter, but visitmysmokies.com meteorologist Paul Poteet has this weekend's weather for the Townsend Winter Heritage Festival, Ober Gatlinburg and all of your fun activities for the first weekend of February, 2013. More information about the Townsend Winter Heritage Festival is here:
Cades Cove Fall 2010
We wanted to capture the fall colors before the cold winter blew all the leaves away.
North Carolina/Tennessee: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the United States with over 11.3 million recreational visitors in 2016. The Appalachian Trail passes through the center of the park on its route from Maine to Georgia. The park was chartered by the United States Congress in 1934 and officially dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a major tourist attraction in the region. Over 11.3 million recreational visitors (tourists) and an additional 11 million non-recreational visitors traveled to, or through, the park in 2016. The recreational figure represents nearly twice as many tourists as the Grand Canyon, which received nearly 6 million visitors the same year. Surrounding towns, notably Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend, Tennessee, and Cherokee, Sylva, Maggie Valley, and Bryson City, North Carolina receive a significant portion of their income from tourism associated with the park.
The two main visitors' centers inside the park are Sugarlands Visitors' Center near the Gatlinburg entrance to the park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, North Carolina at the eastern entrance to the park.
U.S. Highway 441 (known in the park as Newfound Gap Road) bisects the park, providing automobile access to many trailheads and overlooks, most notably that of Newfound Gap. At an elevation of 5,048 feet (1,539 m), it is the lowest gap in the mountains and is situated near the center of the park, on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, halfway between the border towns of Gatlinburg and Cherokee. It was here that in 1940, from the Rockefeller Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt dedicated the national park. On clear days Newfound Gap offers arguably the most spectacular scenes accessible via highway in the park.
The park has a number of historical attractions. The most well-preserved of these (and most popular) is Cades Cove, a valley with a number of preserved historic buildings including log cabins, barns, and churches. Cades Cove is the single most frequented destination in the national park. Self-guided automobile and bicycle tours offer the many sightseers a glimpse into the way of life of old-time southern Appalachia. Other historical areas within the park include Roaring Fork, Cataloochee, Elkmont, and the Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill at Oconaluftee.
The Laurel Falls Trail leads to a powerful 80-foot (24 m) waterfall, and the Clingman's Dome Trail takes visitors on an uphill climb to a fifty-foot observation deck, which on a clear day offers views for many miles over the Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia mountains.
'Ol Tymers Day at Cades Cove
Video uploaded from my phone.
Thomson Causeway
Thomson Causeway flora and fauna, Thomson, Illinois. To learn more about this area, visit midwestwildernessconnections.com.
Highland Manor Inn - Townsend Hotels, Tennessee
Highland Manor Inn 2 Stars Hotel in Townsend, Tennessee Within US Travel Directory Offering an outdoor pool and free WiFi access, this inn is located in Townsend, Tennessee.
The west entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just 4 minutes’ drive away from the property.
A balcony with a mountain view is featured in all Highland Manor Inn rooms.
A desk and cable TV are provided as well as a microwave and refrigerator.
The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer.
Barbecue facilities are offered on site at Inn Highland Manor.
A vending machine and daily maid service are provided for guests’ convenience.
A children’s playground is also available.
Little River Railroad Museum is opposite the property, while Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is 3 km away.
Bicycle hires, fishing, and horseback riding services are offered in Townsend centre.
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