There is nothing more peaceful and relaxing than a stroll through the mountains under rich green foliage to a serine and picturesque waterfall and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to many beautiful waterfalls. Here at the Blue Mountain Mist we have fallen in love with some of the waterfalls in the park […]
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to many amazing natural phenomenon and animal species; one of the most spectacular of which is the synchronous Elkmont fireflies. Every summer tens-of-thousands of fireflies light up the night sky with a breathtaking performance. The fireflies, which normally glow in individual twinkles, synchronize. They light up all
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Tuckasegee River ExcursionClimb aboard one of the enclosed and heated train cars of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, NC. During the winter season, they offer an 11:00 a.m. trip on Saturdays. The Tuckasegee River Excursion is a 32-mile round-trip train ride that takes about 4 hours as you
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Brief Summary, At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the highest point in Tennessee, and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi. The observation tower on the summit of Clingmans Dome offers spectacular 360° views of the Smokies and beyond for visitors willing
Seeing a sparkling carpet of fireflies in your backyard can be a magical experience. But imagine seeing them all flashing at once—in a symphony of light. Synchronized lighting bugs are very special—and they exist only in a handful of places throughout the world. Photinus carolinus is the only synchronous species of firefly out of 19
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There is nothing more beautiful than seeing the colorful spring flowers come to full bloom in the Smokies. The valleys and mountain sides come to life with the vibrant hues of warmer weather. At Blue Mountain Mist Bed and Breakfast we want our guests to get the most out of these beautiful views, and that
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