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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)
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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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Waterfalls
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Grotto Falls
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Hen Wallow Falls
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Indian Creek Falls
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Juney Whank Falls
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Place of 1,000 Drips
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Rainbow Falls
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River at Chimneys Picnic Area
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Small Unnamed Cascade
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Small Unnamed Waterfall
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Wildlife Watching
Open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee are good places to view wildlife.
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Download Park Maps
Maps of trails and campgrounds as well as general park maps are available.
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Auto Touring
Auto Touring is a popular way to explore the park.
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When Will It Snow?
Snow falls infrequently in the foothills, but at high elevation, snow is more common.
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Did You Know?
An experimental program to reintroduce elk to the park was begun in 2001. Elk once roamed the Smokies, but were eliminated from the region in the mid 1800s by over-hunting and loss of habitat. Other animals successfully reintroduced to the park include river otters and barn owls.
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Last Updated: September 17, 2008 at 12:26 EST |
