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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Photos & Multimedia
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WebCams Two webcams provide a current view of the park and information about air quality conditions. Images are updated every 15 minutes. Look Rock (located on the western end of the park) Purchase Knob (located on the eastern end of the park)
Podcasts
The Great Smoky Mountains Association, a non-profit partner of the park, offers free podcasts from the Smokies, including stories, songs, and the Newfound Gap Self-guiding Auto Tour. Visit their website for or .
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Wildlife
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Barred Owl
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Black Bear
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Black Bear Cub
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Coyote
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Crayfish
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Eastern Box Turtle
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Elk in Cataloochee Valley
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Red Squirrel
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Spotted Salamander
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![white-tailed deer white-tailed deer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081004225517im_/http://www.nps.gov/ser/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/GRSM_crootof-deer.jpg) Wildlife Watching Open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee are good places to view wildlife. more... | | ![Click to access maps of the national park Click to access maps of the national park](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081004225517im_/http://www.nps.gov/ser/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/GRSM_map-highlight.jpg) Download Park Maps Maps of trails and campgrounds as well as general park maps are available. more... | | ![Auto touring Auto touring](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081004225517im_/http://www.nps.gov/ser/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/GRSM_autos.jpg) Auto Touring Auto Touring is a popular way to explore the park. more... | | ![When Will It Snow? When Will It Snow?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081004225517im_/http://www.nps.gov/ser/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/GRSM_snowflake2.jpg) When Will It Snow? Snow falls infrequently in the foothills, but at high elevation, snow is more common. more... | |
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![Visitors can often spot bears in trees at the edges of forests. Visitors can often spot bears in trees at the edges of forests.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081004225517im_/http://www.nps.gov/ser/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/GRSM_dyk977cub.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
Approximately 1,500 black bears live in the park. This equals a population density of approximately two bears per square mile. Bears can be found throughout the park, but are easiest to spot in open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley.
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Last Updated: September 17, 2008 at 12:26 EST |