Bear with us!

Come learn all about an iconic symbol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park... black bears!

Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio

Down on the Farm

Immerse yourself in Smokies history! Engage with park rangers and living historians to find out how families survived - and thrived - here through daily chores such as blacksmithing, fence making, and hearth cooking. Program topic varies. 

Mountain Farm Museum behind Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Exploring Life in the Cove

Meet a ranger in the Cable Mill Historic Area in Cades Cove to learn about what life in the Cove is like for some of its hinhabitants, past or present.

Wild about the Smokies at Oconaluftee

Get the inside scoop on where to spot wildlife like bears and elk - and how to do it safely! Discover why scientists study mammals, birds, amphibians, and more in the park.

Oconaluftee Visitor Center Porch

Bear with us!

Come learn all about an iconic symbol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park... black bears!

Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio

Down on the Farm

Immerse yourself in Smokies history! Engage with park rangers and living historians to find out how families survived - and thrived - here through daily chores such as blacksmithing, fence making, and hearth cooking. Program topic varies. 

Mountain Farm Museum behind Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Exploring Life in the Cove

Meet a ranger in the Cable Mill Historic Area in Cades Cove to learn about what life in the Cove is like for some of its hinhabitants, past or present.

Wild about the Smokies at Oconaluftee

Get the inside scoop on where to spot wildlife like bears and elk - and how to do it safely! Discover why scientists study mammals, birds, amphibians, and more in the park.

Oconaluftee Visitor Center Porch

Blooming Trails: Wildflower Wonderland in the Smokies

Experience the enchanting beauty of the Smokies on a wildflower hike, where diverse blooms create a vibrant tapestry. Enjoy a serene journey through nature, perfect for all skill levels.

Kephart Prong Trailhead

Blooms Beneath the Canopy: Exploring the Smokies' Wildflower Diversity

Spring into learning about the wildflowers of the Smokies. Join a ranger on trail to learn more about the flowers that bloom on the forest floor beneath the canopy.

Chimneys Picnic Area

Bear with us!

Come learn all about an iconic symbol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park... black bears!

Sugarlands Visitor Center Patio

Down on the Farm

Immerse yourself in Smokies history! Engage with park rangers and living historians to find out how families survived - and thrived - here through daily chores such as blacksmithing, fence making, and hearth cooking. Program topic varies. 

Mountain Farm Museum behind Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Exploring Life in the Cove

Meet a ranger in the Cable Mill Historic Area in Cades Cove to learn about what life in the Cove is like for some of its hinhabitants, past or present.

Wild about the Smokies at Oconaluftee

Get the inside scoop on where to spot wildlife like bears and elk - and how to do it safely! Discover why scientists study mammals, birds, amphibians, and more in the park.

Oconaluftee Visitor Center Porch