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Wildflower Reports

Curated by Tom Harrington—volunteer, hiker, and park naturalist extraordinaire—these wildflower reports let visitors know where to go in the park to find pops of color.

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Robin’s plantain (Erigeron pulchellus) blossoms along a trailside creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With a focus on spring wildflowers, this year’s Great Smokies Eco-Adventure, April 30 to May 2, will have participants examining brilliant blooms in the park. Photo by Jaimie Matzko.

2024 WILDFLOWERS

Gathering sochan or green-headed coneflower is a sacred family tradition that connects the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to their heritage. A new agreement with Great Smoky Mountains National Park recognizes and honors the Tribe’s historical ties and cultural knowledge with respect to the land. Photo courtesy of GSMA.

2023 WILDFLOWERS

Crimson bee balm

2022 WILDFLOWERS

2021 WILDFLOWERS

2020 WILDFLOWERS

2019 WILDFLOWERS

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Great Smokies

Welcome Center

Hours of Operation

(subject to change)

Open year round (closed December 25)


January - February

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

March - November

Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
December

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Great Smokies Welcome Center is located on U.S. 321 in Townsend, TN, 2 miles from the west entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can get information about things to see and do in and around the national park and shop from a wide selection of books, gifts, and other Smokies merchandise. Daily, weekly, and annual parking tags for the national park are also available.

Physical Address

7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend TN 37882

Contact

865.436.7318 Ext 320