As youthful blades of grass bear the weight of morning dew, an array of color peers over the mountainside, breaking through the silvery mists to bring shadow to light. Heavenly tunes of hope arise from the voices of the sky while subtle cries of life echo throughout the forest floor…the slumbering Smokies have awoken to Easter morn. A symbol of fresh starts, humble beginnings, and new life, Easter is a sacred holiday, best spent with friends and family. This Easter Sunday (April 1, 2018), attend the Easter Sunrise Service (FREE admission) atop Mt. Harrison at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area and
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One of the reasons the Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to be the most visited park in the United States is the variety of wildlife you will see when you visit. Home to 65 species of mammals, more than 200 varieties of birds, 67 native fish species, and more than 80 reptiles and amphibians, the Great Smoky Mountains have more wildlife than you will ever be able to see in one visit alone. But while you may be drawn to see some of these larger critters and creatures—especially the symbol of the Smokies, the American Black Bear—you shouldn’t forget
