Junior Ranger Ramble

Join a ranger for a walk, talk, or gudied activity to learn more about natural and cultural history and become a steward of the park. Topics vary daily. Check Sugarlands Visitor Center for more information.

History of Daisy Town

Visit the popular "Non-Ghost Town" of the Smokies and learn about the community of Daisy Town before the Smokies became a park.

Meet at the Jakes Creek Trailhead parking area. This parking area sits right before the restored historic cabins of Daisy Town.

Vital Signs of the Smokies

Join a ranger for a walk or talk about the Smokies' "vital signs," observations that can help us better understand the challenges this fragile ecosystem faces and appreciate the beauty around us.

Down on the Farm (Drop in)

Immerse yourself in Smokies history! Rangers and living history demonstrators will showcase skills like blacksmithing, fence-making, and hearth cooking on which families once depended to make their living in the Smokies. Program topic varies. Check Oconaluftee Visitor C......More

Immerse yourself in Smokies history! Rangers and living history demonstrators will showcase skills like blacksmithing, fence-making, and hearth cooking on which families once depended to make their living in the Smokies. Program topic varies. Check Oconaluftee Visitor Center for more information.An American Sign Language interpreter will be available at this program. Both hearing and Deaf participants are welcome.

Located behind the Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Wild About the Smokies

Get the inside scoop on where to spot wildlife like bears and elk- and how to do it safely. Discover why scientist study mammals, birds, amphibians, and other species living in the park.An American Sign Language interpreter will be available at this program. Both hearin......More

Get the inside scoop on where to spot wildlife like bears and elk- and how to do it safely. Discover why scientist study mammals, birds, amphibians, and other species living in the park.An American Sign Language interpreter will be available at this program. Both hearing and Deaf participants are welcome.

Nature in a New Way

Discover the hidden symphony of the Smokies with our Artist-in-Residence as they invite you to explore the sounds of nature like never before! Using specialized microphones, participants will have the unique opportunity to listen to underground, underwater, and airborne......More

Discover the hidden symphony of the Smokies with our Artist-in-Residence as they invite you to explore the sounds of nature like never before! Using specialized microphones, participants will have the unique opportunity to listen to underground, underwater, and airborne soundscapes, uncovering the melodies that often go unnoticed. The artist will demonstrate how to create captivating musical compositions that weave together the rhythms and sounds of the natural world. Join us for this immersive experience and let the sounds of the Smokies inspire you.

Meet in front of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center just outside of Cherokee, NC

Nature in a New Way

Discover the hidden symphony of the Smokies with our Artist-in-Residence as they invite you to explore the sounds of nature like never before! Using specialized microphones, participants will have the unique opportunity to listen to underground, underwater, and airborne......More

Discover the hidden symphony of the Smokies with our Artist-in-Residence as they invite you to explore the sounds of nature like never before! Using specialized microphones, participants will have the unique opportunity to listen to underground, underwater, and airborne soundscapes, uncovering the melodies that often go unnoticed. The artist will demonstrate how to create captivating musical compositions that weave together the rhythms and sounds of the natural world. Join us for this immersive experience and let the sounds of the Smokies inspire you.

Meet in front of the Sugarlands Visitor Center