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28166
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A survey of streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park revealed low populations of hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) and mudpuppies (Necturus maculosus). Water quality profiles indicated acidic conditions for Little River and Noland Creek, suggesting that monitoring efforts should be continued.
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Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science
(NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 118 Issue 1, Spring 2002,
p27-34, il, map, bibl
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28206
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The golden mouse (Ochrotomys nuttalli) ranges across the southeastern United States, and typically prefers habitat consisting of greenbrier and honeysuckle. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the golden mouse prefers similar habitats in high elevation grassy balds.
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Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science
(NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 3, Fall 2003,
p120-122, bibl
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28415
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Selected high elevation forests and heath balds of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were comprehensively sampled for the first time. Overall species richness declined with elevation, yet numbers of snails appear to change little with increasing altitude.
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Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science
(NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 2, Summer 2012,
p27-32, il, bibl
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30360
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Travel to the most visited tourist attractions in North Carolina--the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Parkway--have exceeded 6,000,000 persons in 1953. This new record exceeded 1952 by over 700,000 visitors.
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30394
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Like many other national parks in the country, the Smoky Mountains National Park is suffering from inadequate appropriations for maintenance. Although the Smoky Mountains National Park attracts more visitors than almost any other park in the nation, it deals with the most issues of conservation and deterioration that is not being solved by funds from park admissions.
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30467
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As more and more tourists travel to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area, it has been argued that a small toll fee for use of the federally-constructed roads would help alleviate the Park of some its deterioration issues. However, there is a general opposition to imposing a fee on the public, believing it will discourage visitation.
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30760
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From Cherokee to Clingman's Dome in the Great Smokies Park in North Carolina, bears are one of the main attractions, and there are many chances to see them. But the National Park Service urges tourists to keep a safe distance for the sake of both the bears and the humans.
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30770
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Giant trees, clean streams, and no traffic noise bring tourists to the Giant Forest, part of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park near Cherokee, North Carolina. Towering over 3,000 feet in elevation, the Giant Forest is a one of a kind wilderness, offering trails for the amateur and experienced hikers.
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35679
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Walking was recommended as part of backpacking and hiking experiences. For the best experiences, the author suggested considering supplies, rental prices, the pack’s weight, and ways to avoid littering. Sites such as Morrow Mountain State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Mount Mitchell were recommended. Included were tips for new backpackers and hikers.
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35822
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Vacation and recreation spots typically heavily populated—Atlantic Beach and the Appalachians. A place formerly popular was Hot Bed Springs. What made the originally named Warm Springs a hot bed for visitors was not entertainment venues, historic sites, or recreation areas. It was the reputed curative powers of its waters.
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35920
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Whether novice or expert, any visitor could venture the great outdoors from mountains to coast. Watercraft activities included canoeing in Chowan River and whitewater rafting in the Ocoee River. Adventure could be found in forests such as Nantahala through hiking and backpacking. For those mountain trekkers, there was horseback riding through the Great Smokies and rock climbing on Shortoff. Coastal Plain adventures included bicycling along the Manteo to Murphy stretch and hand gliding off of Jockey’s Ridge.
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Jockey's Ridge; Chowan River; Chattooga River; Nantahala National Forest; Nantahala Outdoor Center; Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.); Shortoff Mountain--Burke County; Mountain-To-Sea Trail; Linville Gorge; New River; Trails--Pisgah National Forest; Blue Ridge Mountains--Description and travel; Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (N.C.); Cataloochee Ranch (Haywood County)
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38254
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Benton MacKaye’s efforts to beautify the area blighted by excessive lumbering and erosion generated the creation of a trail that today covers 2,000 miles and runs through fourteen states. The alliance of volunteer hiking clubs and what became known as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy yielded the trail completed in 1937. Today, groups such as the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy help to upkeep the trails and surround region, along with minimizing activities like logging and development.
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Appalachian Trail--North Carolina ; Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.); Pisgah National Forest; Nantahala National Forest; MacKaye, Benton, 1879-1975; Appalachian Trail Conservancy; Appalachian Balds; U.S. Forest Service ; Appalachian Balds--Jane Bald; Appalachian Balds--Big Bald; Appalachian Balds--Round Bald; Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy; Hiking--Appalachian Trail; Hikers
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39511
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Serving as a tour guide for North Carolina’s three regions, the author advises for these areas the best places to visit, best times of the year to visit, and special considerations to take when visiting. Regarded must see areas included Pocosin Lakes and Mattamuskeet Wildlife Refuges; Swift Creek Bluffs and Johnston Mill Nature Preserves; Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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