New book intertwines nature, adventure, and human connection at Tremont
This piece was written by Holly Kays, lead writer at Smokies Life, and originally published by Smokies Life. Read the original publication. Pictured above: Located within Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Townsend, Tennessee, Tremont introduces thousands of children and [...]
Springtime in the Smokies Photo Workshop Highlights 2026
Cover image by Susan Milinkovich. Spring in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is easy to love – rushing streams, fresh green leaves, soft morning light, wildflowers tucked along the trail, and mist moving through the mountains. But for photographers, [...]
Slowing Down, Looking Closer: Virtual Naturalist Week 2026
Each year, Virtual Naturalist Week invites people to step outside and notice what’s happening in the living world around them. Not just in national parks or remote wilderness areas, but in backyards, neighborhoods, schoolyards, gardens, sidewalks, beaches, and local [...]
