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SUMMARY:Elk in the Smokies with Smokies Life
DESCRIPTION:Get a closer look at one of the Smokies’ most iconic animals during Elk in the Smokies\, a Branch Out event hosted by Smokies Life. \nParticipants will join a naturalist-led ramble through the Oconaluftee Visitor Center area near Cherokee\, where they’ll learn more about the elk that call Great Smoky Mountains National Park home. \nThe program takes place during the height of the elk rut\, the annual breeding season when elk are especially active. This is an exciting time to observe these impressive animals and learn more about their behavior\, habitat and role in the Smokies ecosystem. \nWhether you’re an experienced wildlife watcher or simply want to learn more about the park’s elk\, this naturalist-led experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the Smokies and see these magnificent animals in their natural environment. \nEvent Details\nDates: October 9 & 17\, 2026\nLocation: Oconaluftee Visitor Center area\, Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee\, North Carolina\nCost: $45 for current Smokies Life Park Keepers \nMembership in Smokies Life is required to attend Branch Out events. If you are not already a member\, you can join and attend for $85\, which includes a $40 basic Park Keeper membership and the $45 event registration fee. \nParticipation fees help cover the costs of planning and hosting Branch Out programs\, while additional revenue supports projects and services benefiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park. \nAbout Smokies Life\nSmokies Life is a nonprofit partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park dedicated to supporting the park’s scientific\, historical and interpretive activities. Through education\, interpretation and research\, Smokies Life works to foster greater understanding and appreciation of the Smokies. \nLearn more and register: SmokiesLife.org/branch-out-events
URL:https://pigeonforgechamber.com/event/elk-in-the-smokies-with-smokies-life/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, United States
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