Junior Ranger: Young`uns: Life on the Farm 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM 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! more...
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 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. more...
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Ranger Tells All! 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 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! more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Elkmont`s Natural World 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 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. more...
Monday 9/8/2008
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
Stream Life 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Have you ever wondered what lives in a mountain stream? Join us for an easy stroll along the creek to find out. more...
Hayride 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
more...
Tuesday 9/9/2008
Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM 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. more...
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
Wednesday 9/10/2008
Heritage Hunt 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM 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. more...
Mountain Living "Life in the Roaring Fork Community" 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
The Civilian Conservation Corps 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
Trees Of The Sugarlands Valley 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 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. more...
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Attack Of The Killer Adelgids: Threats To The Hemlock Forest 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Blacksmith Demonstrations 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Learn the art of blacksmithing and why it was important in the Cades Cove community. This is an on-going program. Join us at anytime during the day. more...
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 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. more...
Mill Walk 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM A walk through several of the historic structures that were important in the community. more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Junior Ranger: Young`uns: Life on the Farm 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM 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! more...
The Resort Communities Of Elkmont 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 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. more...
Hayride 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
more...
On Top Of Old Smoky: Sunset at the Dome 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM 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! more...
Blacksmith Demonstrations 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Learn the art of blacksmithing and why it was important in the Cades Cove community. This is an on-going program. Join us at anytime during the day. more...
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 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. more...
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Ranger Tells All! 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 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! more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Elkmont`s Natural World 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 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. more...
Monday 9/15/2008
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
Stream Life 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Have you ever wondered what lives in a mountain stream? Join us for an easy stroll along the creek to find out. more...
Hayride 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
more...
Cades Cove Full Moon hike 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Join a ranger for an easy walk along the Cades Cove Loop Road under a full moon. more...
Tuesday 9/16/2008
Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM 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. more...
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
Wednesday 9/17/2008
Heritage Hunt 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM 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. more...
Mountain Living "Life in the Roaring Fork Community" 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
The Civilian Conservation Corps 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Trees Of The Sugarlands Valley 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 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. more...
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
Attack Of The Killer Adelgids: Threats To The Hemlock Forest 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Mountain Life Festival 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Join park staff and volunteers as we celebrate the fall harvest. The Mountain Farm Museum will be alive with history as demonstrators provide visitors with a glimpse into the past as they make soap, apple cider, sorghum molasses, hominy, music and more. more...
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 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. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Mill Walk 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM A walk through several of the historic structures that were important in the community. more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
The Resort Communities Of Elkmont 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 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. more...
Hayride 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
more...
On Top Of Old Smoky: Sunset at the Dome 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM 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! more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 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. more...
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Ranger Tells All! 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 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! more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Elkmont`s Natural World 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 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. more...
Monday 9/22/2008
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
Stream Life 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Have you ever wondered what lives in a mountain stream? Join us for an easy stroll along the creek to find out. more...
Hayride 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
more...
Tuesday 9/23/2008
Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM 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. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
Wednesday 9/24/2008
Heritage Hunt 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM 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. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Mountain Living "Life in the Roaring Fork Community" 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
The Civilian Conservation Corps 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Trees Of The Sugarlands Valley 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 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. more...
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Hike: Civilian Conservation Corp in Great Smokies 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM The Civilian Conservation Corp celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Explore the role of the CCC and its influence in the park. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring drinking water and a snack. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
Attack Of The Killer Adelgids: Threats To The Hemlock Forest 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 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. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Mill Walk 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM A walk through several of the historic structures that were important in the community. more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Junior Ranger: Young`uns: Life on the Farm 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM 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! more...
The Resort Communities Of Elkmont 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 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. more...
Hayride 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
more...
On Top Of Old Smoky: Sunset at the Dome 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM 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! more...
Autumn Arrives In The Smokies 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 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. more...
Quilting 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM A demonstration of quilting techniques. more...
Traditional Old Tyme Music 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM The group "Tymes Past" presents music gleamed from the immigrant homeland and altered to a unique lifestyle in the Appalachians. more...
Laurel Falls Old Growth Forest 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 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. more...
Ranger Tells All! 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 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! more...
WILD by Design 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM A talk and hands-on demonstration about some of the wild things in the park. more...
Elkmont`s Natural World 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 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. more...
Monday 9/29/2008
Quilting 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM A demonstration of quilting techniques. more...
Cataract Falls Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet a park ranger for an easy stroll to one of the hidden secrets of the Sugarlands. more...
Stream Life 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Have you ever wondered what lives in a mountain stream? Join us for an easy stroll along the creek to find out. more...
Hayride 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Enjoy a ranger-led open air hayride viewing wildlife and discovering the diversity of the Cove.
more...
Tuesday 9/30/2008
Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM 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. more...
Quilting 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM A demonstration of quilting techniques. more...
Nestled In The Hills: The Noah "Bud" Ogle Place 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 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. more...
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Explore the park with a ranger! The 2008 summer schedule of ranger-guided programs will run from June through mid- August. Use the calendar or search box above to discover which programs will be offered during your visit to the park.
Did You Know?
The wispy, smoke-like fog that hangs over the Smoky Mountains comes from rain and evaporation from trees. On the high peaks of the Smokies, an average of 85 inches of rain falls each year, qualifying these upper elevation areas as temperate rain forests.
