The festival will include old-time mountain music and traditional harp singing. Demonstrations of traditional domestic skills such as the making of rag rugs, apple-head dolls, quilts, and apple butter will be ongoing throughout the day. There will also be several chances to experience these traditions hands-on, with crafts to make and take home.
As in years past, the Christmas Memories Walk will be held at 11 am and 2 pm, to teach visitors about the spirit of the season in these mountains in the time period from the 1880s to 1930s.
“We invite everyone to come and experience the joys of an old fashioned mountain Christmas,” said Cave.
Contact the helpful folks at the Sugarlands Visitor Center for more information, the number there is 865-436-1291
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
The Great Smoky Mountains Festival of Christmas Past 2014
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced the 38th annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration scheduled on Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association, is free to the public.
“This is our 38th year of celebrating the holiday season through traditional mountain music, storytelling, and crafts,” said Kent Cave, North District Resource Education Supervisor. “It is the Park’s obligation and privilege to preserve these traditions and keep them alive for future generations. Young and old alike will again have the opportunity to relive Christmas in a simpler time along the Forks of the River community.” 
The festival will include old-time mountain music and traditional harp singing. Demonstrations of traditional domestic skills such as the making of rag rugs, apple-head dolls, quilts, and apple butter will be ongoing throughout the day. There will also be several chances to experience these traditions hands-on, with crafts to make and take home.
As in years past, the Christmas Memories Walk will be held at 11 am and 2 pm, to teach visitors about the spirit of the season in these mountains in the time period from the 1880s to 1930s.
“We invite everyone to come and experience the joys of an old fashioned mountain Christmas,” said Cave.
Contact the helpful folks at the Sugarlands Visitor Center for more information, the number there is 865-436-1291
The festival will include old-time mountain music and traditional harp singing. Demonstrations of traditional domestic skills such as the making of rag rugs, apple-head dolls, quilts, and apple butter will be ongoing throughout the day. There will also be several chances to experience these traditions hands-on, with crafts to make and take home.
As in years past, the Christmas Memories Walk will be held at 11 am and 2 pm, to teach visitors about the spirit of the season in these mountains in the time period from the 1880s to 1930s.
“We invite everyone to come and experience the joys of an old fashioned mountain Christmas,” said Cave.
Contact the helpful folks at the Sugarlands Visitor Center for more information, the number there is 865-436-1291
Friday, November 1, 2013
Fall Colors in The Appalachians
The weather and other natural processes have allowed some awesome visual beauty in the Appalachians this fall. This brief period of transition for the deciduous trees is in it's peak few days and despite the heavy winds form a storm front which moved through Thursday most of the colorful foliage remained. This will all be done and gone for another year in just a few days so if you're in an area with trees go outside and enjoy the change.
These pictures were taken today on the Rich Mountain Trail, and only share a small part of the actual experience of walking among this natural beauty! Dudes and Dudettes, the shades of red, orange, yellow, and brown are to numerous for the camera to capture, often on only one tree. This picture below looks like it did when I was coming down the trail, on fire.
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