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Word from the Smokies: 'Letters from the Smokies' book awarded for contribution to history
The ledger of a Waynesville liquor retailer. A letter about harp singing and squirrel stew. Limericks crafted amid a sub-zero blizzard. These may seem an unlikely collection of plot points to tell the story of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but for Michael Aday, the park’s librarian and archivist, they stood out from the 1.4 million records in the park’s archival collection enough to earn inclusion in his book "Letters from the Smokies," published last fall by Smokies Life.
Hiking trails, concert series, scenic train rides: Western NC summer options voted top 10 in US
Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best. once again, earning spots on three different lists for outdoor fun. Polls released May 22 include Best Hiking Trail, Best Scenic Train Tide and Best Outdoor Concert Series. Candidates for 10Best lists are chosen by expert panels and voted on by readers to determine the final top 10 for each list.
Want to watch fireflies light up the Smoky Mountains in 2024? Here's when and where
The fireflies' annual synchronous light show in the woods of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is something to behold. It's a sight you don’t want to miss, even if you weren’t one of the lucky lottery winners. Peak dates this year for viewing the fireflies are June 3-10...
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