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Saturday, October 18
Free Homemaking E-book
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine has an exclusive freebie in their Freebie Fridays newsletter, "Kitchen Sparkle The Home Maker's Mentor Lesson". This e-book is free through October.
Friday, October 17
Thank You Lord For The Rain
Praise God, it finally rained! We have been in an extreme drought and our water tables are so low, springs are drying up and wells are going dry.
We get our water from a spring, yesterday we had 300 gallons left in our tanks. That's better than last year, by June we were completely dry.
In light of our water situation, we conserve it all we can and here are some of the ways we do.
We don't flush our toilet each time we use it.
I dump dish water outside.
We don't take a bath every day. When my husband was growing up, they had a weekly bath.
We wear our clothes more than once before washing.
We turn the water off while bathing and washing up until it's needed for rinsing.
We catch rain water from off the roof of our house and use it for watering our animals (and plants, if needed).
I put straw or mulch in my garden and around my herbs and flowers, it keeps the ground cool and moist and the plants didn't have to have any extra water this year.
We don't wash our vehicles.
Some of these things may sound a little extreme, but they're really not if you think about how people have lived in the past. We still have it better than they did and better than most people in the rest of the world, at least we don't have to walk five miles a day for water, not yet anyways.
I just checked our tank and it's filling up! As my husband says,"Ya gotta have faith". :)
We get our water from a spring, yesterday we had 300 gallons left in our tanks. That's better than last year, by June we were completely dry.
In light of our water situation, we conserve it all we can and here are some of the ways we do.
We don't flush our toilet each time we use it.
I dump dish water outside.
We don't take a bath every day. When my husband was growing up, they had a weekly bath.
We wear our clothes more than once before washing.
We turn the water off while bathing and washing up until it's needed for rinsing.
We catch rain water from off the roof of our house and use it for watering our animals (and plants, if needed).
I put straw or mulch in my garden and around my herbs and flowers, it keeps the ground cool and moist and the plants didn't have to have any extra water this year.
We don't wash our vehicles.
Some of these things may sound a little extreme, but they're really not if you think about how people have lived in the past. We still have it better than they did and better than most people in the rest of the world, at least we don't have to walk five miles a day for water, not yet anyways.
I just checked our tank and it's filling up! As my husband says,"Ya gotta have faith". :)
Free Recipe Booklets
When I was young I started my cookbook collection with the free recipe booklets that you could send off for from different food manufacturers and organizations. (I have a couple from Heinz with some great pickling recipes!) I still send off for them occasionally, and now I have a daughter who has started collecting recipes and "cookbooklets". :)
Nowadays, with the Internet, a lot of these little gems are right at your fingertips. Here are just a few:
Wild Florida Shrimp has five shrimp brochures with recipes and tips that you can receive by mail or download to your computer.
Order the free updated Jiffy Mix recipe booklet here.
From Smuckers:
FREE Smucker's Cookie Recipe Booklet
FREE Peanut Butter Recipe Booklet
Sun-Maid has five recipe booklets you can order.
Order your free copy of "White House Classic Apple Sauce Recipes Booklet" by writing to:
White House Classic Apple Sauce Recipes
P.O. Box 2040
Winchester, VA 22604
Also from White House Foods, request a copy of "Free Vinegar Tips with Coupon" here.
Last but not least, from the California Olive Industry you can order Eating Well with California Ripe Olives.
Nowadays, with the Internet, a lot of these little gems are right at your fingertips. Here are just a few:
Wild Florida Shrimp has five shrimp brochures with recipes and tips that you can receive by mail or download to your computer.
Order the free updated Jiffy Mix recipe booklet here.
From Smuckers:
FREE Smucker's Cookie Recipe Booklet
FREE Peanut Butter Recipe Booklet
Sun-Maid has five recipe booklets you can order.
Order your free copy of "White House Classic Apple Sauce Recipes Booklet" by writing to:
White House Classic Apple Sauce Recipes
P.O. Box 2040
Winchester, VA 22604
Also from White House Foods, request a copy of "Free Vinegar Tips with Coupon" here.
Last but not least, from the California Olive Industry you can order Eating Well with California Ripe Olives.
More Free "Presidents" Historical Audios
Listen to or download The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, at Radio Nostalgia Playhouse.
This is an episode of "You Are There", an old-time radio program that takes you back in history.
Moments in Time, a podcast of historical events that changed the world, you can listen to or download FDR Speaks bout the War Beginning In Europe 9/3/39.
Old Time Radio History Shows has some free historical audio downloads of past presidents' speeches, scroll down the page to listen or download.
This is an episode of "You Are There", an old-time radio program that takes you back in history.
Moments in Time, a podcast of historical events that changed the world, you can listen to or download FDR Speaks bout the War Beginning In Europe 9/3/39.
Old Time Radio History Shows has some free historical audio downloads of past presidents' speeches, scroll down the page to listen or download.
Homeschooling Freebie- Mr. President
Homeschool Freebie of the Day has another "Mr. President" old-time radio episode for us today, Mr. President Gets Fit. Which president is it?
Thursday, October 16
Homeschooling Freebies For Noah Webster's Birthday
Noah Webster,"The Father of the American Dictionary", was born 250 years ago today. Here are a some great links for learning more about this famous American educator.
The Noah Webster House Museum has a ton of information, including a children's page with printable activities, a brief history of 18th Century Schooling and Things You May Not Know About Noah Webster.
Encyclopedia of World Biography has a brief biography on Noah Webster here.
Did you know that Noah Webster produced his own modern English translation of the Bible in 1833? Here is the full text of Webster's Preface, and his Introduction.
About.com has a great article, Ten Things Worth Knowing About Noah Webster on His 250th Birthday.
The Blackwell History of Education Museum: Cool Artifacts has pictures of artifacts from the education system during Noah Webster’s time.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary online
Download Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Download Webster's 1857 Spelling Book (The Blue Back Speller)
Printables From Education World
Dictionary Crossword Puzzle
Dictionary Word Search
Answer Keys for Crossword & Word Search
Dictionary Worksheets from TLS Books.com can be found here.
Teachnology has a ton of worksheets here.
And finally...from Journey's Into American History, you can listen to or download "Noah Webster", an episode of old-time radio's Cavalcade of America.
The Noah Webster House Museum has a ton of information, including a children's page with printable activities, a brief history of 18th Century Schooling and Things You May Not Know About Noah Webster.
Encyclopedia of World Biography has a brief biography on Noah Webster here.
Did you know that Noah Webster produced his own modern English translation of the Bible in 1833? Here is the full text of Webster's Preface, and his Introduction.
About.com has a great article, Ten Things Worth Knowing About Noah Webster on His 250th Birthday.
The Blackwell History of Education Museum: Cool Artifacts has pictures of artifacts from the education system during Noah Webster’s time.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary online
Download Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Download Webster's 1857 Spelling Book (The Blue Back Speller)
Printables From Education World
Dictionary Crossword Puzzle
Dictionary Word Search
Answer Keys for Crossword & Word Search
Dictionary Worksheets from TLS Books.com can be found here.
Teachnology has a ton of worksheets here.
And finally...from Journey's Into American History, you can listen to or download "Noah Webster", an episode of old-time radio's Cavalcade of America.
Homeschooling And Holidays Freebie
Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, time to start planning!
The Erskines from Homeschool Freebie of the Day have "Our Favorite Homeschool Ideas For The Holidays" available for download through the month of November. This e-book is the result of a survey of 800 homeschool families and you'll find tips, ideas and activities on celebrating the holiday season and balancing homeschooling and family during this busy time of year.
The Erskines from Homeschool Freebie of the Day have "Our Favorite Homeschool Ideas For The Holidays" available for download through the month of November. This e-book is the result of a survey of 800 homeschool families and you'll find tips, ideas and activities on celebrating the holiday season and balancing homeschooling and family during this busy time of year.
More Fall Pictures
The bears will eat good this year!
Getting Colorful
There is a ton of walnuts this year!
What a beautiful day!
Wednesday, October 15
Did You Know...
My daughter is reading Swiss Family Robinson and ran across a word we'd never heard of before, bustard.
Did you know that a bustard is a large game bird? It is a heavy, ground-running bird with a long neck and is found on open plains on every continent except the Americas. There are 26 species of bustards and they range in size from 15 in. to over 4 feet.
There are photos of all kinds of bustards here.
We looked up these birds in our "World Book Encyclopedia" and "Funk and Wagnall's Wildlife Encyclopedia". You can also find more information online at Wikipedia, Answers.com, Bird Life International and the Smithsonian National Zoo.
We learn something new every day!
Did you know that a bustard is a large game bird? It is a heavy, ground-running bird with a long neck and is found on open plains on every continent except the Americas. There are 26 species of bustards and they range in size from 15 in. to over 4 feet.
There are photos of all kinds of bustards here.
We looked up these birds in our "World Book Encyclopedia" and "Funk and Wagnall's Wildlife Encyclopedia". You can also find more information online at Wikipedia, Answers.com, Bird Life International and the Smithsonian National Zoo.
We learn something new every day!
Free Unit Study- "Art and Politics"
Free Organizing E-book- Today Only
For today only you can download "Getting Yourself Organized: A Collection of Easy and Simple Strategies to Getting (and Staying) Organized", a free e-book from Homeschool Freebie of the Day. This site has a new freebie for homeschoolers every day but a lot of their resources can be used by anyone. You can download this freebie here, today only.
Old Radio Shows
We listen to a lot of audio programs at our house, especially old-time radio shows. Some of our favorites are "Father Knows Best", "Adventures in Research", "Famous Escapes" and, my son's personal favorite, "The Adventures of Superman".
To download an episode of "Father Knows Best" entitled "The Bad Barbecue", click here.
Note: This is in mp3 file format.
Here is a video that shows how they made the sound effects for radio shows. Really neat stuff!
To download an episode of "Father Knows Best" entitled "The Bad Barbecue", click here.
Note: This is in mp3 file format.
Here is a video that shows how they made the sound effects for radio shows. Really neat stuff!
Tuesday, October 14
Homeshool Freebies for Today
Homeschool Freebie of the Day
The Erskines have an e-book, "The Book of Hand Shadows to Throw on the Wall", and two videos for us today. Visit their site here to get these resources, today only.
Homeschool Radio Shows "Living Books for the Ears"
This week's audio program is another episode of "You Are There", a classic radio show broadcast in the 1940's. Go here to get "You Are There: The Election of Thomas Jefferson?", available all week.
The Erskines have an e-book, "The Book of Hand Shadows to Throw on the Wall", and two videos for us today. Visit their site here to get these resources, today only.
Homeschool Radio Shows "Living Books for the Ears"
This week's audio program is another episode of "You Are There", a classic radio show broadcast in the 1940's. Go here to get "You Are There: The Election of Thomas Jefferson?", available all week.
Four Free Homemaking E-books
Old Fashioned Homemaking has four new free homemaking e-books.
Meals in a Hurry
Organizing Your Home
Bath & Beauty Recipes
How to Get and Stay Organized
Note: these are all pdf file format.
Meals in a Hurry
Organizing Your Home
Bath & Beauty Recipes
How to Get and Stay Organized
Note: these are all pdf file format.
Winnie The Pooh
"Winnie-the-Pooh" was first published 82 years ago today! For a history of the loveable bear check out History of Winnie the Pooh from Just-Pooh.com. There are also some stories, pictures and fun things to do at the site.
Here are a few more "Pooh" sites:
Winnie the Pooh- The Official Site
Christopher Robin's "Winnie-the-Pooh Character Guide"
Winnie the Pooh Coloring Pages
Winnie the Pooh Printables Page
Here are a few more "Pooh" sites:
Winnie the Pooh- The Official Site
Christopher Robin's "Winnie-the-Pooh Character Guide"
Winnie the Pooh Coloring Pages
Winnie the Pooh Printables Page
Free Winnie the Pooh Patterns Hundred Acre Woods Neighborhood crochet patterns
Monday, October 13
Who's On First?
My children have recently been introduced to Abbott and Costello. They think Abbott is so silly. :)
Here is a recording of their classic routine "Who's On first". Enjoy!
Here is a recording of their classic routine "Who's On first". Enjoy!
Today's Homeschool Freebies- Resources For Earth Science Week
This week is National Earth Science Week and I've put together a list of some free resources I found on the web.
Mineralogy Database
National Severe Storms Laboratory's Weather Room
Hurricane Hunters Home Page
Oceanography - try me for FREE! 10 lesson unit published by Christian Cottage Unit Studies
Mini Unit- Earth Science online unit
Astronomy Unit Study
A Unit Study on Volcanoes and Earthquakes
VolcanoWorld
Volcano Webquest made for 4th grade, depends on reading level
Magnetism Web Quest for middle to upper grades
Answers In Creation Online Geology Curriculum for high school students, creation based
KidsAstronomy.com Online Astronomy Academy
Schoolyard Geology (USGS)
Geology For Kids by KidsGeo.com, online geology textbook
Surfing the Solar System: A Treasure Hunt Game and Puzzle online, requires Flash player
Museums in the Classroom Ocean Project
Ocean Adventure Webquest
Hands-on Activities
Coffee Ground "Fossils"
Crystal Garden
Do Rocks Last Forever?
Make Your Own Volcano
Shake, Rattle and Liquefy
ChemShorts for Kids a ton of chemistry experiments
Classroom Activity: A Grapefruit Saturn
Constellation Detective (pdf file)
Constellation Cookies (pdf file)
Toilet Paper Solar System (pdf file)
Making a Sun Clock
Pictures From Light
Salt Volcano - Make your own miniature "Lava Lite"
Reflecting Rainbows
Ocean Currents for grades 5-9 (pdf file)
Mineralogy Database
National Severe Storms Laboratory's Weather Room
Hurricane Hunters Home Page
Oceanography - try me for FREE! 10 lesson unit published by Christian Cottage Unit Studies
Mini Unit- Earth Science online unit
Astronomy Unit Study
A Unit Study on Volcanoes and Earthquakes
VolcanoWorld
Volcano Webquest made for 4th grade, depends on reading level
Magnetism Web Quest for middle to upper grades
Answers In Creation Online Geology Curriculum for high school students, creation based
KidsAstronomy.com Online Astronomy Academy
Schoolyard Geology (USGS)
Geology For Kids by KidsGeo.com, online geology textbook
Surfing the Solar System: A Treasure Hunt Game and Puzzle online, requires Flash player
Museums in the Classroom Ocean Project
Ocean Adventure Webquest
Hands-on Activities
Coffee Ground "Fossils"
Crystal Garden
Do Rocks Last Forever?
Make Your Own Volcano
Shake, Rattle and Liquefy
ChemShorts for Kids a ton of chemistry experiments
Classroom Activity: A Grapefruit Saturn
Constellation Detective (pdf file)
Constellation Cookies (pdf file)
Toilet Paper Solar System (pdf file)
Making a Sun Clock
Pictures From Light
Salt Volcano - Make your own miniature "Lava Lite"
Reflecting Rainbows
Ocean Currents for grades 5-9 (pdf file)
Timing the Tides for grades 5-9 (pdf file)
Word Searches, Quizes, Worksheets, Printables
Earthquake Word Search
Geologic Word Search
Magnetism and Electricity Word Chop Worksheet
Magnetism & Electricity Vocabulary List & Definitions
Magnetism & Electricity Vocabulary Quiz
Magnetism and Electricity Word Search Worksheet
Volcano Maze (pdf file)
Solar System Fun - crossword puzzle (pdf file)
Ocean Planet Marine Life Facts
Ocean Planet Oceanographic Facts
Printable Ocean Motion Crossword Puzzle (pdf file)
A Limerick For Columbus Day
This is from "The Big Book of Limericks (to laugh at)" by Edward S. Mullins
Columbus set sail without fear
On the seaworthy Santa Maria,
But he mumbled while tossing
On a very rough crossing,
"Oh dear, I hope India's near."
Happy Columbus Day
:)
Sunday, October 12
Even More Free Columbus Day Resources
Here are some more freebies I found for Columbus Day.
The History Channel
The History Channel has a ton of information on Christopher Columbus. For videos, a short biography, quiz, and more, go to The History of Columbus Day.
Columbus's Lost Ships
Find the nine ships Columbus lost during four voyages to the new world.
Radio Show
You Are There 62 Columbus Discovers America
More Lesson Plans
Other Worlds: The Voyage of Columbus for grades 9-12
Cyberspace Explorer: Getting to Know Christopher Columbus for grades 3-5
From Core Knowledge:
Christopher Columbus: The Man, The Myth, and the Legend for Kindergarden
Columbus and the Conquistadors for grade 1
Here's an article on planning a unit study:
Homeschool Unit Study: Christopher Columbus and Exploration
Printables: word searches, crosswords, worksheets, etc.
Columbus Day Printables
John's Word Search Puzzles Columbus Day
Hands-on Activities
Make Your Own Boardgame- Christopher's Crossing for grades 3-5
Columbus Day Spanish Galleon
Spyglass Telescope Craft
Spyglass Telescope Craft Easy Version
Enchanted Learning Columbus' Voyage: Map and Ships
Paper-Mache Globe
New World Map
Multicolor Binoculars
For grades 5 through high school, from The Mariners' Museum
Age of Exploration Activities for Students and Teachers
The History Channel
The History Channel has a ton of information on Christopher Columbus. For videos, a short biography, quiz, and more, go to The History of Columbus Day.
Columbus's Lost Ships
Find the nine ships Columbus lost during four voyages to the new world.
Radio Show
You Are There 62 Columbus Discovers America
More Lesson Plans
Other Worlds: The Voyage of Columbus for grades 9-12
Cyberspace Explorer: Getting to Know Christopher Columbus for grades 3-5
From Core Knowledge:
Christopher Columbus: The Man, The Myth, and the Legend for Kindergarden
Columbus and the Conquistadors for grade 1
Here's an article on planning a unit study:
Homeschool Unit Study: Christopher Columbus and Exploration
Printables: word searches, crosswords, worksheets, etc.
Columbus Day Printables
John's Word Search Puzzles Columbus Day
Hands-on Activities
Make Your Own Boardgame- Christopher's Crossing for grades 3-5
Columbus Day Spanish Galleon
Spyglass Telescope Craft
Spyglass Telescope Craft Easy Version
Enchanted Learning Columbus' Voyage: Map and Ships
Paper-Mache Globe
New World Map
Multicolor Binoculars
For grades 5 through high school, from The Mariners' Museum
Age of Exploration Activities for Students and Teachers
The Flowers Appear On The Earth...
The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;Song of Solomon 2:12
Events and Activities in Townsend This Week
Daily
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Free admission.
Tuckaleechee Caverns
Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission:
$14.00 adults
$7.00 children (ages 5-11)
4 and under Free
For more information please call (865) 448-2274.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership
For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.
Sunday October 12
Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Cathy Colter
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Passion Play in the Smokies
Special Sunday Night Service at 7:30 pm, “The Passion Play in the Smokies” and Pastor Appreciation Night. Event takes place at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
Monday October 13
Townsend Visitor's Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Tuesday October 14
Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Townsend Farmer's Market
You can find fresh produce, baked goods and plants for sale every Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village parking lot. The market will run through October. For more information, call 865-448-8700.
Wednesday October 15
Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Thursday October 16
Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Friday October 17
Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
Saturday October 18
Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Roy Lindsey & Monte Walker
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
Every Saturday night at 7:00pm join the Clemmer's at the Pickin' Porch for some good ol' mountain music!
This week's guest is champion dulcimer player and instructor Larry Conger from Paris, Tennessee.
For more information call (865) 448-6647. This event is free.
Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
Sunday October 19
Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Roy Lindsey & Monte Walker
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Free admission.
Tuckaleechee Caverns
Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission:
$14.00 adults
$7.00 children (ages 5-11)
4 and under Free
For more information please call (865) 448-2274.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership
For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.
Sunday October 12
Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Cathy Colter
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Passion Play in the Smokies
Special Sunday Night Service at 7:30 pm, “The Passion Play in the Smokies” and Pastor Appreciation Night. Event takes place at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
Monday October 13
Townsend Visitor's Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Tuesday October 14
Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Townsend Farmer's Market
You can find fresh produce, baked goods and plants for sale every Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village parking lot. The market will run through October. For more information, call 865-448-8700.
Wednesday October 15
Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Thursday October 16
Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Friday October 17
Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
Saturday October 18
Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Roy Lindsey & Monte Walker
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
Every Saturday night at 7:00pm join the Clemmer's at the Pickin' Porch for some good ol' mountain music!
This week's guest is champion dulcimer player and instructor Larry Conger from Paris, Tennessee.
For more information call (865) 448-6647. This event is free.
Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
Sunday October 19
Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Roy Lindsey & Monte Walker
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
Events and Activities in The Great Smoky Mountains This Week
Sunday October 12
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Junior Rangers: "Bear-Ing" The Winter
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
How do bears prepare for the winter months? Find out from a ranger. Fun for the entire family!
Blacksmith Demonstrations
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Blacksmith building near Cades Cove Visitor Center
Learn the art of blacksmithing and why it was important in the Cades Cove community. This is an on-going program. Join at anytime during the day.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join a ranger to discover the "wondrous" world of the Smokies in fall, and learn about some out of the way places to view fall color.
Basketmaking Demonstration
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Becky Cable House at Cades Cove Visitor Center
Many people once used native plants to weave baskets for collecting and storing everything from food to flowers. Join us for a demonstration of basket making techniques. Wheelchair accessible.
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Laurel Falls Trailhead
This guided walk takes you to one of the Smokies prettiest and best-known waterfalls and continues ½ mile beyond to explore an old-growth forest. Enjoy a portion or the entire walk. No pets allowed.
Duration: 2 ½ hours.
Level: Easy to moderate.
Ranger Tells All!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, South Porch
Want to know where the fall colors are? Need answers about wildlife in the park? How about what to take on a hike? Are you tired of traffic and want to find a quiet place to enjoy the park? Stop by and get all the answers from the Ranger who knows all!
On-going program. Join us anytime during the hour.
Accessible for persons using wheelchairs.
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Elkmont`s Natural World
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Entrance Station
Learn about what this area was like before human settlement, and how we have affected this environment over the years, on this guided walk along the Elkmont Nature Trail.
Monday October 13
Basketmaking Demonstration
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Becky Cable House at Cades Cove Visitor Center
Many people once used native plants to weave baskets for collecting and storing everything from food to flowers. Join us for a demonstration of basket making techniques. Wheelchair accessible.
Cataract Falls Walk
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands.
Stream Life
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered what lives in a mountain stream? Join us for an easy stroll along the creek to find out.
Hayride
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Riding Stables
Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Cost is $8.50 per person.
Tuesday October 14
Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse
Go back in time to discover what it was like to live in a mountain community and go to school in a one-room schoolhouse. This program is fun for all ages. Please arrive 15 minutes before program start; space is limited.
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Noah "Bud" Ogle Place on Cherokee Orchard Road
Who lived in this place? Meet park staff at the cabin for a series of short walks and talks around this mountain farm. Brief tours of the cabin will alternate with 45 minute walks to the barn and tub mill at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Cades Cove Full Moon hike
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Orientation Shelter at the entrance to the Cades Cove Loop Road
Join a ranger for an easy walk along the Cades Cove Loop Road under a full moon.
Level: Easy. Wear comfortable walking shoes
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Wednesday October 15
Heritage Hunt
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Primative Baptist Church
Join a park ranger to learn about the cemeteries of Cades Cove. After the talk, a self-guiding activity booklet will be provided to discover the stories, mysteries and insight cemeteries give us about community life in the cove.
Mountain Living "Life in the Roaring Fork Community"
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Noah "Bud" Ogle Farmstead on Cherokee Orchard Road (turn at traffic light #8 in Gatlinburg)
Would you like to do something different while visiting the Smokies? Learn about living in the mountains as we caravan along the 5-mile Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, stopping at different farmsteads such as the Ephraim Bales and Alfred Reagan places.
Cataract Falls Walk
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands.
The Civilian Conservation Corps
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Newfound Gap, Rockefeller Memorial
In this 75th anniversary year of the New Deal and the Civilian Conservation Corps, come learn about what the "Three C`s" meant to our National Parks.
Thursday October 16
Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Primative Baptist Church
Precious memories still linger and are alive at the Primitive Baptist Church.
Trees Of The Sugarlands Valley
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join us for a leisurely walk along the Fighting Creek Nature Trail to identify some of the trees found in the Smokies. This is an ideal program for future Junior Rangers.
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Noah "Bud" Ogle Place on Cherokee Orchard Road
Who lived in this place? Meet park staff at the cabin for a series of short walks and talks around this mountain farm. Brief tours of the cabin will alternate with 45 minute walks to the barn and tub mill at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Even You Can Play the Hog Fiddle
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Meet in front of Sugarlands Visitor Center
Join a park ranger to learn about traditional mountain music and learn to play the "hog fiddle". (a.k.a. the mountain dulcimer)
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Cades Cove Evening Program
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Campground Amphitheatre
Gain insight into some of the special features of Cades Cove.
Friday October 17
Cataract Falls Walk
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands.
Indians, Bushwhackers And Conscripts: The Civil War in the Smokies
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join us for a short walk to hear about Colonel Thomas and his legion of Confederate Cherokees, the Civil War outposts of Clingmans Dome, Fort Harry, and Alum Cave, and the Battle of Gatlinburg.
The Resort Communities Of Elkmont
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Entrance Station
What’s the story of the buildings located behind today`s Elkmont Campground? Learn about early 20th century Smokies vacationers on this 1 ½ hour walk through one of the historic resort communities of Elkmont.
October Night Hike
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Orientation Shelter at the entrance to the Cades Cove Loop Road
Listen to the spirits of Cades Cove. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty: Easy.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Saturday October 18
Unfinished Foothills Parkway Section Open
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Foothills Parkway interchange off U.S. 321 in Walland
A 9.5 mile section will be opened temporarily this weekend for fall foliage tours. Visitors will not be allowed to park on the road. Parking at the end of the road limited, so motorists will be turned around at the end without stopping. Hikers and bicyclists are also allowed, but horseback riders will be prohibited during the opening.
Oconaluftee River Trail Walk
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: Oconaluftee Trailhead adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Join the Ranger for a short easy walk on the Oconaluftee River Trail.
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center PatioJoin a ranger to discover the "wondrous" world of the Smokies in fall, and learn about some out of the way places to view fall color.
Mill Walk
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A walk through several of the historic structures that were important in the community.
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Attack Of The Killer Adelgids: Threats To The Hemlock Forest
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
A discussion about the non-native insect now destroying the Hemlock forests of the Smokies. Find out the current status and what is being done to one of the signature trees of the park.
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Junior Ranger: Young`uns: Life on the Farm
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Mountain Farm Museum adjacent to Oconaluftee Visitor Center
What kinds of chores and games did kids have on a farm in the "old days?" Join a Ranger to discover how children worked and played. You may even get to feed the pigs and chickens!
Hayride
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Riding Stables
Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Cost is $8.50 per person.
On Top Of Old Smoky: Sunset at the Dome
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Clingmans Dome Parking Lot
Experience inspiring views from the highest point in Tennessee, and the third highest in the eastern United States. Future Junior Rangers will enjoy learning about the creatures of the night in the Spruce-fir forest. Bring a flashlight!
Level: Moderate to strenuous.
Traditional Evening Campfire Program
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Amphitheatre
Gather for a "Ranger`s Choice" series of special programs. Topics vary from natural to human history.
Cosby Mountain Music
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Cosby Campground Amphitheater
Special music program at Cosby Campground Amphitheater, featuring the "old time" string music of BoogerTown Gap.
Cades Cove Evening Program
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Campground Amphitheatre
Gain insight into some of the special features of Cades Cove.
Wheelchair accessible.
Next week
Sunday October 19
Unfinished Foothills Parkway Section Open
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Foothills Parkway interchange off U.S. 321 in Walland
A 9.5 mile section will be opened temporarily this weekend for fall foliage tours. Visitors will not be allowed to park on the road. Parking at the end of the road limited, so motorists will be turned around at the end without stopping. Hikers and bicyclists are also allowed, but horseback riders will be prohibited during the opening.
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join a ranger to discover the "wondrous" world of the Smokies in fall, and learn about some out of the way places to view fall color.
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Laurel Falls Trailhead
This guided walk takes you to one of the Smokies prettiest and best-known waterfalls and continues ½ mile beyond to explore an old-growth forest. Enjoy a portion or the entire walk. No pets allowed.
Duration: 2 ½ hours.
Level: Easy to moderate.
Ranger Tells All!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, South Porch
Want to know where the fall colors are? Need answers about wildlife in the park? How about what to take on a hike? Are you tired of traffic and want to find a quiet place to enjoy the park? Stop by and get all the answers from the Ranger who knows all!
On-going program. Join us anytime during the hour.
Accessible for persons using wheelchairs.
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Junior Rangers: "Bear-Ing" The Winter
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
How do bears prepare for the winter months? Find out from a ranger. Fun for the entire family!
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Elkmont`s Natural World
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Entrance Station
Learn about what this area was like before human settlement, and how we have affected this environment over the years, on this guided walk along the Elkmont Nature Trail.
All of the above programs are free, unless otherwise noted, and many are wheelchair accessible. For more information check their website or contact them here. To download maps go here. For more information on the Junior Ranger program stop by any park visitor center or the Cades Cove or Elkmont campground.
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Junior Rangers: "Bear-Ing" The Winter
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
How do bears prepare for the winter months? Find out from a ranger. Fun for the entire family!
Blacksmith Demonstrations
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Blacksmith building near Cades Cove Visitor Center
Learn the art of blacksmithing and why it was important in the Cades Cove community. This is an on-going program. Join at anytime during the day.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join a ranger to discover the "wondrous" world of the Smokies in fall, and learn about some out of the way places to view fall color.
Basketmaking Demonstration
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Becky Cable House at Cades Cove Visitor Center
Many people once used native plants to weave baskets for collecting and storing everything from food to flowers. Join us for a demonstration of basket making techniques. Wheelchair accessible.
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Laurel Falls Trailhead
This guided walk takes you to one of the Smokies prettiest and best-known waterfalls and continues ½ mile beyond to explore an old-growth forest. Enjoy a portion or the entire walk. No pets allowed.
Duration: 2 ½ hours.
Level: Easy to moderate.
Ranger Tells All!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, South Porch
Want to know where the fall colors are? Need answers about wildlife in the park? How about what to take on a hike? Are you tired of traffic and want to find a quiet place to enjoy the park? Stop by and get all the answers from the Ranger who knows all!
On-going program. Join us anytime during the hour.
Accessible for persons using wheelchairs.
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Elkmont`s Natural World
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Entrance Station
Learn about what this area was like before human settlement, and how we have affected this environment over the years, on this guided walk along the Elkmont Nature Trail.
Monday October 13
Basketmaking Demonstration
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Becky Cable House at Cades Cove Visitor Center
Many people once used native plants to weave baskets for collecting and storing everything from food to flowers. Join us for a demonstration of basket making techniques. Wheelchair accessible.
Cataract Falls Walk
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands.
Stream Life
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered what lives in a mountain stream? Join us for an easy stroll along the creek to find out.
Hayride
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Riding Stables
Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Cost is $8.50 per person.
Tuesday October 14
Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse
Go back in time to discover what it was like to live in a mountain community and go to school in a one-room schoolhouse. This program is fun for all ages. Please arrive 15 minutes before program start; space is limited.
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Noah "Bud" Ogle Place on Cherokee Orchard Road
Who lived in this place? Meet park staff at the cabin for a series of short walks and talks around this mountain farm. Brief tours of the cabin will alternate with 45 minute walks to the barn and tub mill at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Cades Cove Full Moon hike
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Orientation Shelter at the entrance to the Cades Cove Loop Road
Join a ranger for an easy walk along the Cades Cove Loop Road under a full moon.
Level: Easy. Wear comfortable walking shoes
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Wednesday October 15
Heritage Hunt
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Primative Baptist Church
Join a park ranger to learn about the cemeteries of Cades Cove. After the talk, a self-guiding activity booklet will be provided to discover the stories, mysteries and insight cemeteries give us about community life in the cove.
Mountain Living "Life in the Roaring Fork Community"
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Noah "Bud" Ogle Farmstead on Cherokee Orchard Road (turn at traffic light #8 in Gatlinburg)
Would you like to do something different while visiting the Smokies? Learn about living in the mountains as we caravan along the 5-mile Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, stopping at different farmsteads such as the Ephraim Bales and Alfred Reagan places.
Cataract Falls Walk
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands.
The Civilian Conservation Corps
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Newfound Gap, Rockefeller Memorial
In this 75th anniversary year of the New Deal and the Civilian Conservation Corps, come learn about what the "Three C`s" meant to our National Parks.
Thursday October 16
Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Primative Baptist Church
Precious memories still linger and are alive at the Primitive Baptist Church.
Trees Of The Sugarlands Valley
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join us for a leisurely walk along the Fighting Creek Nature Trail to identify some of the trees found in the Smokies. This is an ideal program for future Junior Rangers.
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Noah "Bud" Ogle Place on Cherokee Orchard Road
Who lived in this place? Meet park staff at the cabin for a series of short walks and talks around this mountain farm. Brief tours of the cabin will alternate with 45 minute walks to the barn and tub mill at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Even You Can Play the Hog Fiddle
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Meet in front of Sugarlands Visitor Center
Join a park ranger to learn about traditional mountain music and learn to play the "hog fiddle". (a.k.a. the mountain dulcimer)
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Cades Cove Evening Program
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Campground Amphitheatre
Gain insight into some of the special features of Cades Cove.
Friday October 17
Cataract Falls Walk
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands.
Indians, Bushwhackers And Conscripts: The Civil War in the Smokies
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join us for a short walk to hear about Colonel Thomas and his legion of Confederate Cherokees, the Civil War outposts of Clingmans Dome, Fort Harry, and Alum Cave, and the Battle of Gatlinburg.
The Resort Communities Of Elkmont
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Entrance Station
What’s the story of the buildings located behind today`s Elkmont Campground? Learn about early 20th century Smokies vacationers on this 1 ½ hour walk through one of the historic resort communities of Elkmont.
October Night Hike
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Orientation Shelter at the entrance to the Cades Cove Loop Road
Listen to the spirits of Cades Cove. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty: Easy.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Saturday October 18
Unfinished Foothills Parkway Section Open
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Foothills Parkway interchange off U.S. 321 in Walland
A 9.5 mile section will be opened temporarily this weekend for fall foliage tours. Visitors will not be allowed to park on the road. Parking at the end of the road limited, so motorists will be turned around at the end without stopping. Hikers and bicyclists are also allowed, but horseback riders will be prohibited during the opening.
Oconaluftee River Trail Walk
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: Oconaluftee Trailhead adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Join the Ranger for a short easy walk on the Oconaluftee River Trail.
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center PatioJoin a ranger to discover the "wondrous" world of the Smokies in fall, and learn about some out of the way places to view fall color.
Mill Walk
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A walk through several of the historic structures that were important in the community.
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Attack Of The Killer Adelgids: Threats To The Hemlock Forest
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
A discussion about the non-native insect now destroying the Hemlock forests of the Smokies. Find out the current status and what is being done to one of the signature trees of the park.
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park.Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Junior Ranger: Young`uns: Life on the Farm
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Mountain Farm Museum adjacent to Oconaluftee Visitor Center
What kinds of chores and games did kids have on a farm in the "old days?" Join a Ranger to discover how children worked and played. You may even get to feed the pigs and chickens!
Hayride
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Riding Stables
Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Cost is $8.50 per person.
On Top Of Old Smoky: Sunset at the Dome
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Clingmans Dome Parking Lot
Experience inspiring views from the highest point in Tennessee, and the third highest in the eastern United States. Future Junior Rangers will enjoy learning about the creatures of the night in the Spruce-fir forest. Bring a flashlight!
Level: Moderate to strenuous.
Traditional Evening Campfire Program
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Amphitheatre
Gather for a "Ranger`s Choice" series of special programs. Topics vary from natural to human history.
Cosby Mountain Music
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Cosby Campground Amphitheater
Special music program at Cosby Campground Amphitheater, featuring the "old time" string music of BoogerTown Gap.
Cades Cove Evening Program
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Campground Amphitheatre
Gain insight into some of the special features of Cades Cove.
Wheelchair accessible.
Next week
Sunday October 19
Unfinished Foothills Parkway Section Open
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Foothills Parkway interchange off U.S. 321 in Walland
A 9.5 mile section will be opened temporarily this weekend for fall foliage tours. Visitors will not be allowed to park on the road. Parking at the end of the road limited, so motorists will be turned around at the end without stopping. Hikers and bicyclists are also allowed, but horseback riders will be prohibited during the opening.
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
Join a ranger to discover the "wondrous" world of the Smokies in fall, and learn about some out of the way places to view fall color.
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Laurel Falls Trailhead
This guided walk takes you to one of the Smokies prettiest and best-known waterfalls and continues ½ mile beyond to explore an old-growth forest. Enjoy a portion or the entire walk. No pets allowed.
Duration: 2 ½ hours.
Level: Easy to moderate.
Ranger Tells All!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, South Porch
Want to know where the fall colors are? Need answers about wildlife in the park? How about what to take on a hike? Are you tired of traffic and want to find a quiet place to enjoy the park? Stop by and get all the answers from the Ranger who knows all!
On-going program. Join us anytime during the hour.
Accessible for persons using wheelchairs.
Junior Ranger Program
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the Cove.
Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Junior Rangers: "Bear-Ing" The Winter
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio
How do bears prepare for the winter months? Find out from a ranger. Fun for the entire family!
WILD by Design
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cades Cove Visitor Center
A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. Note that travel time to programs at Cades Cove Visitor Center/Cable Mill area may be an hour or more once you enter the Cove due to heavy traffic volume. Plan accordingly.
Elkmont`s Natural World
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Elkmont Campground Entrance Station
Learn about what this area was like before human settlement, and how we have affected this environment over the years, on this guided walk along the Elkmont Nature Trail.
All of the above programs are free, unless otherwise noted, and many are wheelchair accessible. For more information check their website or contact them here. To download maps go here. For more information on the Junior Ranger program stop by any park visitor center or the Cades Cove or Elkmont campground.
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