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  • Springtime in the Smokies Photography Workshop

    Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

    Led by a team of professional nature photographers, you’ll venture into iconic locations such as Foothills Parkway, Elkmont, and Cades Cove (with early access before gates open). Field sessions will be complemented by one-on-one mentorship, group image reviews, and ample time for questions and feedback.

    $1.025
  • Represent the Smokies at the Cattywampus Parade

    Suttree Landing Park 1001 Waterfront Drive SE, Knoxville, United States

    Our friends at Cattywampus Puppet Council are hosting their annual people-powered Parade & Block Party in Knoxville on Sunday, May 17th at Suttree Landing Park. This year’s theme, Where the Waters Meet, celebrates water and aquatic biodiversity – and we invite you to join us in representing the Smokies.

    Free
  • Plein Air Smokies

    Join us for a week of creativity and color as 20 nationally acclaimed plein air artists paint the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding region.

  • Tremont Writers Conference

    Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

    Join acclaimed author Ron Rash, a team of renowned writers, and professional park educators for a five-day retreat rooted in inspiration and authentic connection in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    $1,811
  • Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop

    Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

    When fall color peaks in the Smokies, the mountains come alive with gold, crimson, and flame-orange. This weekend workshop is your chance to capture the brilliance of autumn in one of the most photographed parks in the country.

    $1,025
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