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Burglary ring uses Facebook posts to nab $100 - 200K in property

A recent report stated that most Americans continue to opt for privacy ahead of location-based services. That might be a good thing, as otherwise,...
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Volunteer-in-Parks program seeks volunteers for Elk Bugle Corps

Large mammals roam the Smoky Mountains with bright yellow earrings and large silver necklaces. Those ear tags and neck tracking devices help keep...
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Reminder: Cades Cove loop road closing

As a reminder, the Cades Cove loop road in the park will close March 1, 2010 for a much needed road overhaul. The 11 mile road, and all facilities...
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Cherokee Orchard, Roaring Fork to be closed for road repairs

Beginning February 15, the Cherokee Orchard and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail are going to be closed to vehicular traffic to repair the...
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2010 schedule for campground and facility openings

February has already arrived and it is time to creep out of hibernation and get back into the mountains! Of course, some have kept up their hiking...
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The animation sightseer: Burbank, California

For the original text of this piece, go here.[All photos are by the author.] ...
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Cades Cove loop road to be closed temporarily in 2010

Cataloochee Valley | Ken Thomas | Wikimedia CommonsThe loop road in Cades Cove is one of the most frequently driven roads in Great Smoky Mountains...
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The animation sightseer: Silver Lake, California

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Farming and agriculture in the Smoky Mountains

The fall harvest is nearly upon us and there once was a time when the Smoky Mountains were farmed by settlers to sustain its small communities. The...
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'Connecting people and nature' at Tremont

“Connecting people and nature” is what the Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont lives and breathes.In 1968 the National Environmental...
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