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LenaFromTennessee

@lenafromtenn.bsky.social

We love our ancient mountains. To the mountains I will go to clear my mind and renew my soul. #greatsmokeymountains #cadescove #blackbears #peacefulstreams

August 14, 2026 at 9:58 AM

Goossen

@goossen.bsky.social

In de herhaling, #DollyForPresident, vanmiddag 16.05 uur op @npostart.bsky.social 1. Ilse de Lange en Frank Evenblij in de voetsporen van Dolly.
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#DollyParton #GreatSmokeyMountains #Jolene #IslandsInTheStream #9to5

June 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Blackthorne Photography

@blackthornephoto.bsky.social

From Behind the Clouds, Newfound Gap, Tennessee

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#sunset #newfoundgap #GreatSmokeyMountains #GSM #Sunstar

June 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Jacob Martella Photography

@jacobmartellaphotography.com

Morning over Gatlinburg from the Bypass overlook. The town below, mountains all around, fall colors peeking through in the morning light.

Even busy tourist towns have quiet moments if you know when to look.

#gatlinburg #TravelPhotography #GreatSmokeyMountains

A bright sun shines down on a wide mountain landscape, casting sunbeams over layered blue ridges that fade into the distance. A town is nestled in the valley below, surrounded by rolling hills, while the foreground is framed by lush green and yellow foliage under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Jacob Martella Photography

@jacobmartellaphotography.com

The water flume at Cades Cove Mill. Diverts water from Mill Creek, channels it down to the mill wheel for power. Simple engineering, but effective. Been doing the same job since 1868 (with restoration help from the WPA).

#cadescove #smokymountains #greatsmokeymountains

January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Jacob Martella Photography

@jacobmartellaphotography.com

This grist mill in Cades Cove was built in 1868. Fell into disrepair, then restored by the WPA during the Great Depression. Park Service still maintains it today. Water-powered and still operational. Living history.

#cadescove #greatsmokeymountains

January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Jacob Martella Photography

@jacobmartellaphotography.com

Ending the first week of 2026 with this peaceful scene from Cades Cove in the Smokies. Large field, mountains in the distance, perfect fall day. No cell signal here. Just nature and quiet. Sometimes that's exactly what you need.

#cadescove #greatsmokeymountains #peacefulplaces

January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Jacob Martella Photography

@jacobmartellaphotography.com

Standing at 6,644 feet, Kuwohi is the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cherokee name meaning "mulberry place." Worth the drive up for views like this. The fall colors were absolutely perfect. Ever hiked to the top?

#greatsmokeymountains #kuwohi #smokymountains

January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM

JP

@unwrittenwinter.bsky.social

Blue wood-aster
Canon EOS R7
ISO 5000
250mm
F6.3
1/800 s
#flowerphotography #greatsmokeymountains #flowersofbluesky #photographyart #photographersofbluesky #naturephotography

October 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM

Mathieu Channer

@mathieuchanner.bsky.social

Sunset in the Smokies
Day 38/180

#fall #madewithlightroom #landscapephotography #greatsmokeymountains #smokies #landscapehunter #landscapelover #tennessee #cherokee #landscapephoto #landscapes

October 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM

KevinK99

@coyotebig.bsky.social

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I'm thinking "Last of the Mohicans", probably cuz that's about where it was filmed, though set in #UpstateNewYork Are you a #LOTM fan too?
#Nature #BlueRidgeMountains #GreatSmokeyMountains #Mountains #LastoftheMohicans

James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Soothingly Blue Ridge Mountains

September 3, 2025 at 5:52 AM

Brenna

@iamowls.bsky.social

Cow field and Great Smoky Mountains, TN.

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#dslr #nikon #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #greatsmokeymountains #cows #pasture #cowfield #cowpasture #tennessee

Mountain landscape: the backmost mountains are dark grey. In between them and the next set of mountains are low clouds. The mountains in the middle are green and slightly foggy. In the foreground are dark green trees with a green field in front. There are some black cows in the field. The sky is overcast.

July 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Ian Riddler Photography

@ianriddler.bsky.social

No-Nail Know-How

"Look mate. Bung a bit of super-glue in there, give it 5 minutes, and no-one will notice we forgot the nails today!"

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#GreatSmokeyMountains, #USA
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Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."

#FornPartsFridays #Scape #Museum #Landscape #EastCoastKin #Roadtrip #Tennesse #Travel