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Backpackers and Bears Bring in the New Year

Backpackers and Bears Bring in the New Year

Backpackers hide food high above the trees from black bears. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) While enjoying a visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, backpackers like to keep a respectable distance from black bears. With help from the Appalachian...

 

New Smokies Guide Debuts on Smartphones

New Smokies Guide Debuts on Smartphones

A Smoky Mountain Tour Guide is now available for the Smartphone. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Smoky Mountain Travel Guide is a new smartphone application designed for both the iPhone and Android. This interactive guide by Knoxville travel writer...