News from
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

> Titanic Museum to host "Christmas in a Winter Wonderland" - October 21, 2010
> Icelandic National Park connects with the Smokies and Blue Ridge Parkway - September, 2010
> Girls Summer Science Camp - March, 2010
> Spring Openings Announced - March, 2009
> New Oconaluftee Visitor to Be Built - February 24, 2009
> Ranger-Led Hike Planned in Cataloochee - October 4, 2008
> Smokemont Riding Stables Now Offers Wagon Rides
> Horse Rental Operation Opens at Sugarlands Riding Stables
> 16th Annual Townsend Heritage Festival
> Summer "Old Time" Music Performance at Cades Cove
> 75th Anniversary Web Site Goes Online
> Global Climate Educational Initiative Launched
> Smokemont Riding Stables Contract Awarded
> Sampling Begins for Emerald Ash Borer Beetles
> International Bird Migratory Day
> First Meeting for North Shore Record of Decision
> Tourism Week Celebrated in National Park
> Winter Heritage Festival is February 7-10
> 2nd Annual Townsend Love Affair Weekend set for February 15-17
> 32nd Annual Festival of Christmas Past to Be Held December 8th
> Horseback Riding Stable Extends Service through December
> Grand Opening Held for Twin Creek Science and Education Center
> New Campfire Ban Issued - October 19, 2007
> Parson Branch Road Reopens
> Park Volunteers Receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award
> Park Maintenance Worker Receives Honorary Award for His Rescue of Two Visitors Last Winter
> New Tram Cars at Ober Gatlinburg
> First Elk to Be Born in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
> Bear Attack in Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2000
> Increased Fire Danger Leads to Campfire Ban in Backcountry - August 2007
> Ranger-led Hike Planned in Cataloochee
> New Exhibit Opened - The Appalachian Trail: One Step At A Time
> New Exhibit Tells Cherokee Stories
> Old-Time Music Performances Scheduled