Wildflower Pilgrimage 2009
The annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is right around the corner. It will be celebrating it’s 59th year of this 5 days celebration occurring on April 22-26 this year. The Wildflower Pilgrimage is a truly unique way of experiencing the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg TN. It’s a celebration of the beauty of the wildlife by holding demonstrations, hikes, and many programs and seminars.
The area that the Smoky Mountains is on is protected land to preserve the wildlife. Take a walk for some fresh air as your guide takes you on trails in the Smoky Mountain National Park. You’ll stop and enjoy the wildflowers all along the trail as well. Art classes will be offered so that you can capture the colors and beauty of wildflowers in paintings. One of the classes will take you through the Smoky Mountain National Park to let you try out your photography skills.
The day the Pilgrimage starts, there will be a luncheon held at the W.L. Mills Conference Center located in downtown Gatlinburg TN. Until the pilgrimage ends, you will be able to take advantage of as many classes as you can handle. They will be offering over 150 programs to choose from. The teachers and guides for each program are professionals and many are employed by the National park Service. Morning, afternoon, evening and all day classes are available. Classes, locations and the descriptions of each class are listed on their website by date and time at www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. Some of the popular classes are held more than once. Some classes are held indoors and some have admission fees.
Early registration is available if you want to sign up in advance. You can do this by going to their website or calling their phone number. On site registration will be held at the W.L. Mills Conference Center where available programs will be listed. Transportation is not provided so be sure you have a way to and from your trailheads. No refunds will be issued for those who are unable to make their program date. All funds do benefit the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage expenses.
If you are coming in from out of town, please be sure you plan for crowded streets and accommodations. Please view our Gatlinburg cabins page for more information about accommodations in Gatlinburg TN.
The area that the Smoky Mountains is on is protected land to preserve the wildlife. Take a walk for some fresh air as your guide takes you on trails in the Smoky Mountain National Park. You’ll stop and enjoy the wildflowers all along the trail as well. Art classes will be offered so that you can capture the colors and beauty of wildflowers in paintings. One of the classes will take you through the Smoky Mountain National Park to let you try out your photography skills.
The day the Pilgrimage starts, there will be a luncheon held at the W.L. Mills Conference Center located in downtown Gatlinburg TN. Until the pilgrimage ends, you will be able to take advantage of as many classes as you can handle. They will be offering over 150 programs to choose from. The teachers and guides for each program are professionals and many are employed by the National park Service. Morning, afternoon, evening and all day classes are available. Classes, locations and the descriptions of each class are listed on their website by date and time at www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. Some of the popular classes are held more than once. Some classes are held indoors and some have admission fees.
Early registration is available if you want to sign up in advance. You can do this by going to their website or calling their phone number. On site registration will be held at the W.L. Mills Conference Center where available programs will be listed. Transportation is not provided so be sure you have a way to and from your trailheads. No refunds will be issued for those who are unable to make their program date. All funds do benefit the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage expenses.
If you are coming in from out of town, please be sure you plan for crowded streets and accommodations. Please view our Gatlinburg cabins page for more information about accommodations in Gatlinburg TN.
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The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual seven-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park consisting of a variety of wildflower, fauna, and natural history walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and indoor seminars. Most programs are outdoors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while indoor offerings are held in various venues throughout Gatlinburg, TN.
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