Explore these old wet mountains and the amazing creatures and features that live in them.
Why are the Great Smoky Mountains so popular? Listen in to learn about why this park is such a fun place to visit and learn about some of the special creatures here that kids love. Fireflies, salamanders and bears make for some interesting chats on your next park trip!
Podcasts about Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Ancient Peaks, Blue Mist, and 300 Million Years
27 minutes
The most visitors. The oldest mountains around. The most rain. Learn what happens when you cross all three plus the first places your family should go next.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Fireflies at Dark
25 minutes
Flashing fireflies. So how do they flash and where can we see them? Find out everything you need to know about fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Salamander Capital of the World
23 minutes
Salamanders need wet places and that's why they love the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Meet two of the parks coolest residents - the Hellbender and the Jordan's salamander.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: The Black Bear
23 minutes
Bears! Oh My! Black bears are the most famous resident of the Smokies. Learn all about black bears, what to do if you see one, what they like to eat, hyperphagia before hibernation and talk about being born in a tree.
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