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Dispatches from the Field: Air & Sky
Looking west from Look Rock.

NPS photo.

Prevailing winds from the west bring weather and air pollution to the Smoky Mountains.

Resource Roundup: Highlights of scientific projects and findings for Fall, 2009

Meet the Managers: Understanding air pollution

Focus On… the air & sky of the Great Smoky Mountains

  • NPS Profile: Air above & beyond the Smokies 
  • Partner Profile: NPS Dark Skies Initiative
  • Links to… information about air quality, further research, and volunteering opportunities
  • And for those in school… information about education & experience needed to become an expert in air quality monitoring

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Great Horned Owls can be heard most often in January and February  

Did You Know?
More than 240 species of birds have been found in the park. Sixty species are year-round residents. Nearly 120 species breed in the park, including 52 species from the neo-tropics. Many other species use the park as an important stopover and foraging area during their semiannual migration.

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Last Updated: November 06, 2009 at 14:46 EST