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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Plan A Field Trip
 
1st graders at Deep Creek
 

Planning a field trip can be a challenging experience. The park has education staff in both North Carolina and Tennessee who can help navigate the process.

The FAQ page is a list of common questions with answers regarding our education program.

The Ranger-Guided page has the list of Ranger-led programs organized by grade level.

The Teacher-Guided page has a table of programs if you want to lead your own program.

Video presentations: We have several short videos designed to give teachers a better understanding of the different programs. 
Elementary School Video - Tennessee
Elementary School Video - North Carolina
Middle School Video - North Carolina
High School Video - North Carolina

Once you have identified the program you want, contact us and send in the registration form. 

Contact information:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attn: Education Branch
107 Park HQ Rd.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Tennessee: phone (865)436-1258, Fax (865)-436-1307,
North Carolina: phone (828)497-1907, Fax (828)-497-1910
E-mail- Education Office

 
Field trip lesson plans
Curriculum materials
A variety of curriculum materials for all grade levels.
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Weather Forecasts
Weather Forecast
Current weather forecasts are available by phone and online.
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Download Park Maps
Maps of trails and campgrounds as well as general park maps are available.
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Student collects data for ozone effects study
Inquiry Science - Online databases available
for salamander, soil and water quality and ozone studies
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Last Updated: October 18, 2011 at 08:30 MST