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Another award winning image from the one and only- Rick McCulley Photography  You can see his amazing work here: https:/...
05/30/2026

Another award winning image from the one and only- Rick McCulley Photography You can see his amazing work here: https://www.rickmcculley.com/ Thank you Rick!

Had a great day photographing This Black bear cub and his family yesterday in the Smokies Hope you enjoy the cuteness 😍

Cool. We have some of this forest in the world in our backyard!
05/29/2026

Cool. We have some of this forest in the world in our backyard!

Forest for rest. 💚🌿

This makes sense. We need to save our land! What do you think.
05/28/2026

This makes sense. We need to save our land! What do you think.

🚨 NORTH CAROLINA IS SPEAKING UP 🌲☀️

Across the Tar Heel State, more residents are asking why thousands of acres of beautiful farmland and open countryside are being covered with massive industrial solar projects… while giant parking lots sit untouched every single day. 👀

For many North Carolinians, this land is more than empty space.

It’s: 🌾 family farms passed down for generations
🌲 rolling countryside and wildlife habitat
🚜 small-town communities built on agriculture
🦌 hunting land, backroads, and peaceful rural life
🏡 the natural beauty that makes North Carolina feel like home

And people are asking a simple question:

Why not put solar panels over massive parking lots instead? ☀️🚗

Imagine: ✔️ shaded parking for families
✔️ cleaner energy without destroying farmland
✔️ cooler shopping centers during brutal summer heat
✔️ protection for rural landscapes and local communities
✔️ smarter use of land already covered in asphalt

From Charlotte to Raleigh… from Asheville to the Outer Banks… conversations about protecting North Carolina’s land are getting louder. 🌲🇺🇸

Because for many people, this isn’t about being anti-solar.

It’s about protecting the farms, forests, and countryside that make North Carolina special before they disappear forever. 😔

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
We remember.
We honor.
We are forever grateful.
“All gave some. Some gave all.”
Thank you to all who served and to the families who carry their legacy.
May we never forget the true cost of liberty.

Next Weekend! Get your tickets now.
05/23/2026

Next Weekend! Get your tickets now.

Festival Field Tent/Car sites – 25×25 space for tents, personal vehicles and small tear-drop trailers or pop-up vans such as VW Westies (15ft and under). The festival field is adjacent to the Pigeon River where we have communal picnic tables and stocked fire pit areas.

It's that time of year again...
05/22/2026

It's that time of year again...

The synchronous firefly viewing event begins today at Elkmont and runs through May 27!

Please remember:
• After 12 PM, access to Elkmont is limited to vehicles with reservations and registered campers.
• No overnight parking is permitted at Little River Trailhead, Jakes Creek Trailhead, or the Appalachian Clubhouse during this period.



The Elkmont area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a large population of synchronous fireflies. These temporary closures help protect the fireflies and firefly habitat during their mating season. The park uses soil temperature to predict peak viewing dates, which can shift each year. Since 1993, recorded peak activity has ranged from the third week of May to the third week of June.



Thank you for helping us protect these incredible insects!

Learn more about synchronous fireflies: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm



Photo by P. Driessche

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