Smoky Mountains Blog

Boomsday Fireworks!

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 22:58:54 -0400

Held September 2 on Labor Day weekend, this year was the 20th anniversary of the event, the largest Labor Day fireworks event in the nation. The day-long event draws approximately 350,000 visitors. S

4th of July Fireworks!

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 01:29:46 -0400

Slide show of new photographs taken from the Space Needle, one of Gatlinburg's notable attractions. Built in 1970, the space needle rises 342 feet with spectacular views of the city and surrounding mo

Things That Glow In The Night

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:39:39 -0400

I have to tell you about one of the coolest things I have ever seen at night! Read on, I think you will appreciate this... We were up at Norton Creek Friday night with some friends, including an ento

Synchronized Fireflies

Sat, 26 May 2007 15:13:13 -0400

Photographed on private property just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in mid June, around 10 PM. Using the Canon 20D, best exposures were at ISO 800 between 10 and 30 sec. The 20D pr

Rainbow Falls

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:10:22 -0400

The trail is 2.7 miles to the falls and rises about 1500’. It is a moderate uphill hike to the 80’ falls but can be strenuous if you are in a hurry! Normally mid April is an excellent time to see wild