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	<title>National Park Guide &#187; Flowers</title>
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		<title>Photo of the Day: Of Lakes and Flowers by Joe Dsilva</title>
		<link>http://yosemiteblog.com/2010/08/27/photo-of-the-day-of-lakes-and-flowers-by-joe-dsilva/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You're missing so much if you don't head up to Yosemite's high country.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://yosemiteblog.com/2009/04/15/photo-of-the-day-mosquito-lakes-by-craig-howell/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Photo of the Day: Mosquito Lakes by Craig Howell'>Photo of the Day: Mosquito Lakes by Craig Howell</a></li><li><a href='http://yosemiteblog.com/2009/08/23/missing-hiker-in-yosemite-falls-yosemite-creek-may-lake-sunrise-lakes-and-cathedral-lakes-area/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Missing Hiker in Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Creek, May Lake, Sunrise Lakes and Cathedral Lakes Area'>Missing Hiker in Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Creek, May Lake, Sunrise Lakes and Cathedral Lakes Area</a></li><li><a href='http://yosemiteblog.com/2004/12/21/summer-flowers-and-lake-near-tioga-pass/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Summer flowers and Lake near Tioga Pass'>Summer flowers and Lake near Tioga Pass</a></li></ol>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joedsilva/4914279943/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4914279943_e37704962d_z.jpg" alt="Of Lakes and Flowers by Joe Dsilva" style="width: 580px;"></a></p><p>I found this beautiful Photo by Joe Dsilva while browsing around Flickr and instantly knew it was going to be Photo of the Day. I started to write a caption but the one Joe wrote himself is even better and sums it up perfectly &#8211; <strong>GET OUT OF THE VALLEY!</strong></p><blockquote><p>Eastern yosemite is dotted with lots of crystal clear lakes, which makes for amazing hikes, And this time of the year, some of them are even the right time for flowers. Just the way it always tends to be when you are not hauling your macro lens with you.</p></blockquote><p>Well said Joe. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos with us.</p><p><em>Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joedsilva/4914279943/">Joe Dsilva</a>.</em></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://yosemiteblog.com/2009/04/15/photo-of-the-day-mosquito-lakes-by-craig-howell/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Photo of the Day: Mosquito Lakes by Craig Howell'>Photo of the Day: Mosquito Lakes by Craig Howell</a></li><li><a href='http://yosemiteblog.com/2009/08/23/missing-hiker-in-yosemite-falls-yosemite-creek-may-lake-sunrise-lakes-and-cathedral-lakes-area/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Missing Hiker in Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Creek, May Lake, Sunrise Lakes and Cathedral Lakes Area'>Missing Hiker in Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Creek, May Lake, Sunrise Lakes and Cathedral Lakes Area</a></li><li><a href='http://yosemiteblog.com/2004/12/21/summer-flowers-and-lake-near-tioga-pass/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Summer flowers and Lake near Tioga Pass'>Summer flowers and Lake near Tioga Pass</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Scenes of Summer</title>
		<link>http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/scenes-of-summer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cataloochee]]></category>
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The park is a busy place in the summer. Life abounds and park visitation soars. Native shrubs and wildflowers make a beautiful show. Waterfalls and streams cool the warm summer air. Enjoy the start of summer with this scenic trip to Cataloochee and the music of Bill Mize. Click here to watch!

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The park is a busy place in the summer. Life abounds and park visitation soars. Native shrubs and wildflowers make a beautiful show. Waterfalls and streams cool the warm summer air. Enjoy the start of summer with this scenic trip to Cataloochee and the music of Bill Mize. <a href="http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/films/summer_scenes.html" >Click here</a> to watch!<br />
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		<title>Walking with Wildflowers on the AT</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 19:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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A short walk on the Appalachian Trail offers displays of earlier spring flowers and specimens that grow only at the highest elevations. Click here to see what&#8217;s blooming on top of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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A short walk on the Appalachian Trail offers displays of earlier spring flowers and specimens that grow only at the highest elevations. <a href="http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/films/at_flowers_midmay.html" >Click here</a> to see what&#8217;s blooming on top of the Great Smoky Mountains.<br />
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		<title>Dogwood in the Smokies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
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If you&#8217;re looking for dogwoods, the Smokies is the place to be right now! Drive through the lower elevations and you can&#8217;t miss them. Enjoy these beautiful trees in this video by Mari Bland. Click here or on the photo to see to see &#8220;America&#8217;s best-loved flowering tree&#8221; up close and personal.



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If you&#8217;re looking for dogwoods, the Smokies is the place to be right now! Drive through the lower elevations and you can&#8217;t miss them. Enjoy these beautiful trees in this video by Mari Bland. <a href="http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/films/Dogwood.html" >Click here</a> or on the photo to see to see &#8220;America&#8217;s best-loved flowering tree&#8221; up close and personal.
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		<title>Spring Has Sprung!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Lower elevations abound with beautiful blossoms. Serviceberry, redbud, silverbell, trillium, and a host of others. And the dogwoods are coming on strong. Spring is here! Click here to see just a few of the sights of this fabulous spring day!




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Lower elevations abound with beautiful blossoms. Serviceberry, redbud, silverbell, trillium, and a host of others. And the dogwoods are coming on strong. Spring is here! <a href="http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/films/springscenes.html" >Click here</a> to see just a few of the sights of this fabulous spring day!<br />

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		<title>Get Ready for Wildflowers!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
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The first flowers of the season are blooming, with many others budding up and getting ready for the spectacular! Click here to experience the kick-off to spring!

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The first flowers of the season are blooming, with many others budding up and getting ready for the spectacular! <a href="http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/films/earlywildflowers.html" >Click here</a> to experience the kick-off to spring!<br />
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		<title>A Year in the Smokies: 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[75th Anniversary]]></category>
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Experience a year&#8217;s worth of Smokies moments in this short film. Take a look back to the many places 2009 has taken our video blog. Click here or on the photo to see it all.

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Experience a year&#8217;s worth of Smokies moments in this short film. Take a look back to the many places 2009 has taken our video blog. <a href="http://www.thegreatsmokymountains.org/blog/films/yearinthesmokies_2009.html">Click here</a> or on the photo to see it all.<br />
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