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I was just the GSM in NC and was wondering what causes the 'smoke' coming up from the trees? I was given two different answers. Please help!

Answer 1

The 'smoke' is all from rain evaporating from the trees. Some parts of the smokies get a yearly rainfall of up to 85 inches, which qualifies as a temperate rainforest. If you would like to know more about the Smokies climate, go to the NPS natural features and ecosystems page for Great Smoky Mountains National Park

2 weeks ago

Answer 2

Morning Glory Pool is absolutely still open, and one of the great geyser attractions at Yellowstone. Unfortunately, because of human damage and some vandalism over the years, the site has started to fade, so please make sure to view from a distance!

Morning Glory Pool is in the upper geyser basin of the park, and is one of the most popular sites there so any ranger will be able to give you directions.

Below is a link to a short description and a small map of the area that you can use to navigate and make sure you're looking in the right place. If you use a GPS device, the coordinates are: 44°28′30″N 110°50′37″W

about: http://www.ohranger.com/yellowstone/sights-see

map: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/NorthernSectionUpperGeyserBasinMorningGloryPool.JPG

Have a great trip!

3 weeks ago

Answer 3

We were just to Yosemite the middle of August. There was barely a trickle in any of the falls. The park guides said they would be gone by Sept if the warmer weather remained. It all depends on the snow fall from the previous winter and how warm the summer temperatures climb. They say the there is not much fall color as most of the trees are decidious and any colors fade after mid October. I wish we had gone in May to see the falls full and maybe the temps not as hot. The trees are something in themselves as there are different varieties at the different elevations. I think the valley is at 2,000 ft.elevation and Glacier Point 5,000 ft. Don't quote me. Definitely wear comfy shoes as you basically are walking/hiking on granite. Hope this is of help. Check the nps.gov website for additional info.

3 weeks ago

Answer 4

A great review of the rafting sections of the Nantahala River Gorge in Nantahala National Forest is available here.If you're interested in specific guides or outfitters, check out this AAA review. You can also download rafting and outdoor adventure guides on the official National Forest website.

2 weeks ago

Answer 5

The Smokies foliage changes in the mountains beginning in mid-September and moves down to the valleys through October, often continuing into early November.

Our Oh, Ranger! guide to fall colors in the Smokies is available here. the National Park Service also provides some good information about fall hikes and destinations, available here.

Lastly, check with local chambers of commerce to get up-to-date foliage reports. We recommending contacting either Gatlinburg, TN or Cherokee, NC.

4 weeks ago

Answer 6

Gatlinburg has just issued their fall leaf report! Read it here.

4 weeks ago

Answer 7

The "General Sherman" is a magnificent tree in Sequoia National Park. Here are it's dimensions:

Height: 274.9 (feet)
Circumference: 102.6 (feet)
Volume: 52,508 (cubic feet)

For more on giant trees of the National Parks check out this link:

http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/bigtrees.htm

5 weeks ago

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