PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- January is a slow month in many national recreation areas, but it's a great time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during its annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, scheduled for Jan. 13-21.
The event is sponsored by the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, and includes an array of nature photography classes, wildlife seminars, cultural history programs, hikes, excursions, children's programs and musical events.
All of the programs are free, except for AppalachiaFest, a night of traditional Smoky Mountain music on Jan. 16.
For details, visit www.MyPigeonForge.com or call 800-846-1601.
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