2014-2015Holiday Catalog

o r d e r i n gIt’s easy to order from Great Smoky Mountains Association!

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Call our customer service department at 1-888-898-9102, ext. 226, fax (865) 436-5090 or visit

www.SmokiesInformation.org

b e c o m e a m e m b e r Established in 1953, GSMA now provides over $1.5 million inassistance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year. We are a nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to promote the educational, historical, and scientific efforts of the National Park Service.

Benefits include:n Exclusive access to Members’ Only merchandisen Subscription to Smokies Life Magazinen Exclusive access to our Members’ Only website (in development now!)

n Subscription to Cub Report monthly e-newslettern A 15-25% discount (depending on membership level)

at our park stores and websiten Discounts at other park stores in national parks around

the countryn Discounts from our area business members

Annual Individual Membership: #100210 $35Annual Supporting Membership (2 cards): #100211 $50Lifetime Supporting Membership: #100212 $500* Business Membership: #100213 $250* (may be paid in four installments of $125 per year)

To become a member, join online atwww.SmokiesInformation.org or call Judy at (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or Marti at ext. 254.

Members Only Ornament#650686 $12.99

Kids Black Bear T-shirtStart them out right with this socially-responsible T-shirt about black bears. And help us spreadthe word about just how cool blackbears in the Smokies are with thisquality, pre-shrunk, 100% cotton tee.Comes in youth sizes, Small (6-8years old), Medium (10-12), andLarge (14-16). Available in black.#650115 $15.99

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We’re Going to the MountainsThe youngest fans of the parkwill love this beautiful, sweetbook that leads them on apleasant hiking and campingtrip through GSMNP. Kidswill enjoy the gorgeous illus-trations of fish, skunks, riverotters, bear, deer, trees, wild-flowers, and stars. Illustratedand written by GSMA’s ownaward-winning Lisa Horstmanand Steve Kemp. 24 high-quality pages. #400801$5.99

The Smokies Yukky BookWritten by Doris Gove, illustrated by Lisa Horstman.Kids will go wild over the weird, creepy, yukky stuffin this book. Where else can your kids learn aboutcarnivorous plants, vomiting vultures, snot otters,ant lions, and other magnificent things that really,really live in the Great Smoky Mountains?Recommended for kids ages 8-12. 64 pages.#400740 $8.95

Smokies Wishbone BearThis soft, furry fellow is a very good likenessof a real Smoky Mountain black bear. He’sweighted to sit up smartly and gaze at youfondly from across the room. Comes with abooklet on black bears in the Smokies. Allpurchases benefit the park! Approximately12" tall. #650073 $15.95

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CoyoteIf you’ve ever been to Cades Cove at night, you know whythis animal is nicknamed “song dog.” This soft, plushreplica of a coyote has been one of our most popular toysthis year. In fact, we haven’t been able to keep them onthe shelves most of the summer. But we have a good stocknow, just give us a howl and we’ll have one deliveredright to your door! 12" from nose to tail. #650634$14.99

Plush BatBats! Eeek! Right? Wait a second... Bats aremammals that can fly (without airplanes).They can “see” in absolute darkness wellenough to flit full speed through the trees.Their wings are actually modified hands

(look at an x-ray). And they work for us right through the night reducing the numbers ofmosquitos and other bugs from our campsites and backyards. Buddy! Recommended forages 3 and up. Comes with free booklet with information on bats in the Smokies.#650808 $8.99

Plush Black BearCan you imagine Great Smoky Mountains National Parkwithout the black bear? Neither can we! This soft and fuzzy12" tall plush bear is a great way to share your enthusiasm forwildlife with the next generation. Comes with an informativebooklet on Smoky Mountain bears and on how people andbears can co-exist here. All purchases benefit the park!#650350 $14.99

Black Bear PurseThis lovable little accessory may nothave made the Paris fashion runwaysthis year, but it has been our runawaybest seller in the park. A very sensibleitem that holds a lot more than youmight think and shows the world you’vebeen to America’s best national park!Includes adjustable strap. #650710$7.99

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The Great Smoky Mountain SalamanderBall

by Lisa Horstman. Children will delight in this fantastic tale of a young girl’s vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Wandering from hertent late one summer’s night, Sara finds aninvitation she just can’t resist! Watching theSalamander Ball from behind a tree, Sara isfascinated by the strange creatures until suddenly she is discovered....Softcover, 32 pages. #400219 $7.95

National Park QuartersCollect all of the beautiful national parks quarters that startedcirculation in 2010. During this 12-year tribute program, theU.S. Mint will release one quarter every 10 weeks.All packages are $7.00 for two uncirculated quarters.

n Great Smoky Mountain National Park(pictured) #650805 n Yosemite #650589 n

Grand Canyon (pictured) #650597 n

Gettysburg #650600 n Olympic#650641 n Hot Springs #650569 n

Yellowstone #650582 n Mt. Hood#650599 n Glacier #650639 n

Vicksburg #650650 n Chickasaw#650663 n El Yunque #650677 n

Chaco #650735 n Acadia #650737 nHawaii #650741 n Denali #650746 nNew Hampshire #650747 n OhioPerry’s #650748 n Great Basin#650798

The Troublesome Cub in the Great Smoky MountainsKids will love this true story of a bear cubwho fell asleep in a dumpster and was inad-vertently picked up by a garbage truck.Written in delightful rhyme, the story has ahappy ending and some important lessons toprotect wildlife. Written and illustrated byLisa Horstman. Softcover, 32 pages.#400551 $7.95

Winter Friendsby Carl R. Sams and Jean Stoick. Many of you are familiar withStranger in the Woods, the amazing bestselling children’s bookabout a snowman, several deer, squirrels, and backyard birds.Winter Friends features a similar cast of wildlife friends. It’s athick board book designed for toddlers and preschoolers. 16pages. #400695 $7.95

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Scavenger Hike AdventuresThis newly revised and expanded book makes exploring Great Smoky Mountains NationalPark fun for the entire family! Search forsecret treasures along 13 park trails. By Kat andJohn LaFevre, illustrated by GSMA’s own LisaHorstman. #400921 $14.95

Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic FantasyThis beautiful, hardcover children’s book is aboutdeer, birds, squirrels, porcupines, a snowman, andtwo children. The photography is rich and friendlyand filled with wonderful snowy scenes. Winner ofthe Benjamin Franklin Award and suitable for tod-dlers to young readers. 50 pages.#400629 $19.95 (pictured)10th Anniversary Hologram Edition #400878$21.95

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“I Went to the Great Smoky Mountains and…”Toddler’s T-shirtWhat a blast! Features illustrations of raccoon, otter,turkey, bear, bobcat, owl, and other wildlife pairedwith sayings like “heard turkeys gobble,” “watched acoyote hunt,” and “laughed at a river otter.” 100%cotton and printed in the U.S.A. 2T, 3T, 4T, 5/6, 7#650900 $13.99

Born To Be Wild kids’ T-shirtThis amazing T actually glows in the dark for fun andsafety! Features “Great Smoky Mountains NationalPark” in the title with illustrations of animal trackssuch as chipmunk, deer, great blue heron, black bear,opossum, and more. 100% cotton and printed in theUSA. Kid sizes: 2/4 to 18/20 #650901 $13.99

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Buy a Tee, Save a Tree!Hemlocks in the southernAppalachians are underattack from a non-nativeinsect, the hemlock woollyadelgid. If nothing is done,we will lose these magnificenttrees, including the thousands of acres of old-growth in the Smokies.At least $9.45 from your purchase of this beautiful shirt will go to savehemlock trees in the Smokies. Thepurchase of one shirt will generateenough income to treat a 75-foottall tree or raise about a dozenpredator beetles. Predator bee-tles eat lots and lots of hemlock adelgids, and they breed like crazy too.Unisex available in dark gray. NOTE: Because

allowing GSMA membership discounts on this item would

reduce funding urgently needed for the hemlock project, we

will not sell this shirt at a discounted price.

#650525 S-XXL $19.99

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Logo SweatshirtThe handsome, folk art style images on this pigment-dyed sweatshirt make a rich andclassy impression. The sweatshirt is made of asturdy, yet comfy pre-shrunk 80% cotton-20% polyester in gray. Look cool, stay warm,and help the park all at the same time!#650676 S-XXL $34.99

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Adult Black Bear T-shirtRenowned artist LawrenceOrmsby perfectly captures

the essence of the Smoky Mountain black bear in this quality 100% cotton T-shirt (a GSMA exclusive!). This has been one of our most popular shirts in the park during the 2013 season. Available in rich black. Pre-shrunk. All purchases benefit the park. #650457 S-XXL $21.99 rich black

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Clingmans Dome T-shirtHave you hiked that really, really steep trailto the “Top of Old Smoky” (ClingmansDome)? Then you’ve earned the right towear this 100% cotton, very colorful and

comfy T-shirt. The front artwork depicts360 degree views from the tower on thesummit and even shows the name of allthe peaks and landmarks you can see fromthere. And if you’ve been to the summit,the hang tag includes a web address whereyou can register as having conquered theSmokies’ highest peak. Available in natu-ral color. Made in the U.S.A. #650606S-XXL $19.99

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Logo Recycled Cotton T-shirtsWe’ve looked far and wide to find a great T-shirt made in the U.S.A, and now we’vefound it. This 100% cotton T-shirt is

printed with the classic park logo and is socomfortable you’ll never want to take it off.Choose between the willow green and slate bluewith logo on front. #650662 S-XXL $19.99

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Logo Baseball CapPractical, attractive, and socially-responsible at the same time!You’ll love the way this stylish and durable 100% cotton base-ball cap keeps the sun out of your eyes whether you’re hikingin the park or working in your own yard. You can show yoursupport for GSMNP by displaying the official folk art logoof bear, tree, and cabin. Embroidered with a bear pawprint at the temple and “Great Smoky MountainsNational Park” on the back. Adjustable with a buck-le, so one size will fit all. #650590 $15.99

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Clingmans Dome Baseball CapProudly wear our newest adjustable, one size fits allcap design that acknowledges the highest elevationinside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, andin all of Tennessee. #650568 $15.99

Black Bear HatOne of our favorite products! Thisblack bear plush hat is guaranteed todelight everyone. It’s made for kids,but can fit adults, too. It’s soft andcomfy and a sweet reminder of GreatSmoky Mountains National Park’smost beloved critters—the bears! Everypurchase from us benefits the nation-al park. #650709 $12.99

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mill T-shirtFor people who know the Smokies, “Down by theold mill stream” is more than a sentimentalsong. We have two historic water-powered gristmills we can visit and enjoy any day of the week.To celebrate these triumphs of historic preserva-tion, GSMA has just released exclusive Mingus

Mill (NC) and Cable Mill (TN) T-shirts.They are super soft 100% cotton

printed with exquisite images ofthe old mills. Help us keep themill stones turning.

Mingus Mill #650905$19.99

Cable Mill #650904$19.99

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Sign T-shirtMade of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this excitingnew T-shirt is the first in a line of shirts that areGreat Smoky Mountains Association brandedproducts. The front bears a small Great SmokyMountains National Park logo, while the backfeatures a large and colorful actual photo of theentrance sign to the park in the fall. Be one ofthe first to own this exclusive new tee!Available in black. #650063 S-XXL $19.99

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Great Smoky Mountains NationalPark Logo Fleece Jacket and VestOur super-soft sportswear fleece jacket and vest may become your nextbest friend. Embroidered with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park logo, it looksgreat, feels great, and will keep you warm and safe, even in wet weather. Absolutelymachine washable. Women’s jackets and vests available in royal blue. Men’s jackets and vestsavailable in dark gray. Women’s Jacket #650481 XS-XXL $34.95Men’s Jacket #650470 S-XXL $34.95 Women’s Vest #650484 XS-XXL $29.95Men’s Vest #650462 S-XXL $29.95

Great Smoky Mountains National ParkCataloochee Elk T-shirtThanks to the considerable efforts of the ParkService, GSMA, the Rocky Mountain ElkFoundation, lots of volunteers, and many

others, elk are back in the Smokies and are here to stay.You may have enjoyed them in Cataloochee Valley orOconaluftee last fall and will never forget the hauntingbugle call and the sparring bulls. Celebrate this amazing

accomplishment with this 100% pre-shrunk cotton T-shirt decorated with theart of the famed illustrator LawrenceOrmsby. Grown, sewn, designed, andprinted in the U.S.A. #650773 $21.99

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Elk CapElk are back in the Smokies and we couldn’t be more excited!Celebrate with us by wearing this soft yet sturdy 100% cottongreen with a brown bill cap. Velcro strap on back guarantees aperfect fit. #650131 $15.99

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Eco-friendly ThrowThis 50" x 60" super soft throw is made from 90% acrylic and10% polyester recycled fibers. It is a great item that is environ-mentally friendly and machine washable. It is designed to warmyou, not the Earth! This is a big, beautiful blanket that will remindyou of your visit to the park. #650728 $26.99

GSMNP Pottery MugsNEW! These gorgeous,heavy-duty ceramic mugshave been the surprisebestsellers of the season.They are made in theU.S.A. and feature thethree images from our very

popular Park Logo design.Choose between the historic cabin

icon on a red mug, the hardwood treeimage on a green mug, the Smokies black

bear on a black mug, or the complete parklogo on a blue mug (shown). A set of four makes a

very impressive statement in the kitchen of someone who lovesthe Great Smoky Mountains.Blue Park Logo #650807 $17.99 (pictured)Red Historic Cabin #650777 $17.99Green Tulip Poplar #650776 $17.99 Black Bear #650775 $17.99

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Wall Map PrintNEW! This 24" x 36" wall map depicts the Great Smoky Mountains National Park withan antique appearance that will look great hanging on any wall. The lower right hand corner has a unique etching of the popular Chimney Tops located inside the park. Thesecome to you unframed which allows you to custom frame the print in a style that youdesire. These have been a huge hit in our stores! #650778$24.00

Ferguson Pottery Black BearsIf these bears look familiar it’s because you saw them over a decade ago atrenowned Pigeon Forge Pottery. The establishment’s founders, Douglas and RuthFerguson, were known for their exquisite designs and superior glazes which they

successfully used to depict owls, ravens, bears, and other Smokies fauna.Now their daughter Jane is using the same molds to reproduce some ofthe most popular bear sculptures. These rare pieces are made in theU.S.A. just for us! See all three at www.SmokiesInformation.org. Bear on Back #675416 $29.95Bear Looking Up #675414 $29.95 (pictured)Walking Bear #675415 $29.95

Wildlife JewelryThese durable porcelain pendants are waterproof, kiln dried at2200,̊ and the designs will not fade or wear off. Each piece ismade by hand in the U.S.A. by skilled craftsmen. It comes with a32 inch durable braided cord. All pendants are $14.99.Black Bear #650711 (pictured)Coyote #650712Elk #650713River Otter #650714 (pictured)Salamander #650715

Dragonfly #650716Downywood #650717Barn Owl #650718Bobcat #650783Monarch Butterfly #650784

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Locally Made WoodenOrnamentsLocally made right here inGatlinburg, these are some of ourbest sellers. People love the intri-cate details, 3-D contours, andrich colors. All proudly displaythe name “Great SmokyMountains National Park” andinclude a wooden tag with thecurrent year. Once you see oneyou’ll want to collect them all. All ornaments are $9.95.Clingmans Dome #650587GSMNP with Bear #600635Black Bear #600421Fall Leaf #600422Cades Cove #650588GSMNP Landscape #600423

Seasons of the Smokies DVD & Blu-RayNEW! It is sometimes said that every day is a distinctseason in the Great Smoky Mountains, and this DVDcaptures them all! From the first ephemeral wildflowersof spring through the summer rhododendron blooms tothe elk rut and blazing foliage of autumn. Watch bearsand other animals adjust their diets to the seasons’ turn,see bull elk bugle in their autumn rituals, and witness ablizzard on Clingmans Dome. Narrated by Bill Landry.35 minutes. You get two discs in each box; a Blu-Rayand a regular DVD. Produced by Great SmokyMountains Association. #200946 $13.95

Clingmans Dome DVD & Blu-RayNEW! Take a video journey to the "Top of OldSmoky," Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in theGreat Smoky Mountains. View astonishing footageof rivers of clouds, sunrises, wildlife, wildflowers,and the turn of the seasons atop this island in thesky. Box includes both Blu-Ray and DVD versionson separate disks—two for the price of one! 35 minutes. Produced by Great Smoky MountainsAssociation. #200943 $13.95

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Stone Ground Corn Meal & Wheat FlourPeople call us from all around the country to order bag afterbag of this fresh, delicious corn meal or wheat flour. Locallygrown and stone ground the old-fashioned way so that we canshare an authentic piece of Southern mountain history withyou. Contains no preservatives. Packaged in attractive bagsdecorated with images of historic Smoky Mountain mills. Dueto the substantial weight of these products, special shippingrates apply. For more information, call toll free 1-888-898-9102, ext. 226.Cornmeal 5 lbs. #700001 $7.99 Cornmeal 2 lbs. #700004 $3.95 Whole Wheat Flour 2 lbs. #700005 $3.95

Preserves, Apple Butter, Honey, & RelishEnjoy the tastes of harvest-time in the Smokies. Slather our strawberry preserves ona fresh, warm corn muffin. Spread some apple butter on a slice of homemadebread. Or add some zip to corn or beans with our mild or hot pepper relish. Madethe old-fashioned way. Contains no preservatives.

n Sorghum Molasses #700007 $7.99 pint n Sorghum Molasses #700008 $11.99quart n Strawberry Preserves #700009 $5.99 pint n Apple Butter #700010 $5.99pint n Peach Preserves #700011 $5.99 pint n Blackberry Preserves #700012 $5.99pint n Pear Preserves #700013 $5.99 pint n Pumpkin Butter #700014 $5.99 pintn Mild Pepper Relish #700015 $5.99 pint n Hot Pepper Relish #700016 $5.99 pint n Mild Chow Chow #700017 $5.99 pint n Hot Chow Chow #700018 $5.99 pintn Hot and Sweet Garlic Pickles #700019 $5.99 pint n Pickled Beets #700020 $5.99pint n Wild Flower Honey #700024 $13.99 pint n Sourwood Honey #700022$16.99 pint n Cherry Preserves #700029 $5.99 pint n Blueberry Preserves #700030$5.99 pint n Maple Syrup #700031 $11.95 12 oz.n Pickled Peaches #700032 $8.95 quart

Due to the substantial weight of these products, special shipping rates apply. For information call toll free 1-888-898-9102 ext. 226.

Mountains for the Masses: AHistory of Management Issuesin GSMNPNEW! The perfect read for theserious history buff on your list.Never before has there been somuch vital park history in oneplace, from the critical decisionsleading up to park creation tothe long simmering debates overElkmont, wilderness designa-tion, the North Shore Road,entrance fees, bear management,and much more. Commissionedby GSMA for the National ParkService. Hardback. 260 pages.#400893 $40.00

Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Smoky MountainBlack BearsThis book by Courtney Lixcelebrates the life and legendsof the park’s most popularresidents like never before.Using an engaging questionand answer format, this bookpresents the mysteries ofSmoky Mountain black bearbehavior in a fun and friendlyway. Contains the answers toquestions like “Do bearsswim? Have bears attacked

people in the park? What should I do if I’m hiking and see abear?” Photos by acclaimed wildlife photographer Bill Lea andothers. #400852 $10.95

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Smoky MountainElk: Return of the NativeYou’ll love thegorgeous photo-graphs andinformative text inthis brand newbook by RoseHouk. The authorreveals the amaz-ing story of thereturn of elk to the Smokies. 72 pages. #400922 $9.95

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of Great Smoky Mountains National ParkBy Wilma Dykeman and Jim Stokely. This special publication contains over 300 rare photographs of thepeople of the Smokies and provides a stunning visualrecord spanning more than a century of history.Gleaned from park archival collections, as well asthose of the Smithsonian Institution and NationalArchives, these images retell the passage of time fromthe Cherokee, to the European settlers, to the birthof America’s most popular national park. Paperback,163 pages. #400799 $12.95

Cades Cove: Window to a Secret WorldBill Lea, park photographer extraordinaire,has assembled his best images of CadesCove. Four seasons of beauty: landscapes,animals, historic architecture, and muchmore. This is a book your family will treas-ure. 120 pages. #400006 $24.95

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 30 Years of American LandscapesPhotos by Richard Mack with a foreword by SteveKemp. The ultimate photo book of Great SmokyMountains National Park. If you love the Smokies,you need this huge, rich book on your coffee table.It’s all here: landscapes, flora, fauna, four seasonsof glorious nature. Hardback, 11.5" tall x 13.25"wide, 220 pages. #400831 $45.00

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Corn From a Jar: Moonshining in the Great Smoky MountainsNEW! Join author and noted historian Dr.Daniel S. Pierce to learn about the traditions,foibles, and dangers of mountain moonshining,from the early 19th century to tomorrow.Published by Great Smoky MountainsAssociation. Also available as an eBook oniTunes! 112 pages.Softcover #400179 $9.95Hardcover #400929 $14.95

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2015 Great Smoky Mountains Wall CalendarThis year’s calendar is even more gorgeousthan usual with amazing full color images ofsnowy peaks, wildflowers, sparkling streams,Cades Cove wildlife, log cabins, and otherSmoky Mountain masterpieces. Chock full ofinformation on weather, flower bloomingtimes, bird migrations, special events in thepark, and much more. Super quality paper,spiral bound, 11" x 11." Photography by NyeSimmons and Gary Wilson. Produced byGSMA. #600001 $10.95

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Storied Stitches: Quilts and Coverlets of the SmokiesThe practical arts of quilting and weavingin the Great Smoky Mountains are cele-brated in this richly illustrated book byRose Houk. From the early 19th century totoday, quilting and weaving have been joyfulways for women (and some men) to expresstheir artistic talents and provide their fami-lies with beautiful, functional necessities fortheir homes. Filled with contemporary andhistorical photos. Also includes patterns formaking six traditional quilts, so readers cantry their own hand! 68 pages. #400887$8.95

Smokies Explorer PacketSave $5.95! Get the mostout of your vacation time! Packet includes: SmokiesRoad Guide, Exploring theSmokies, Day Hikes map andguide, Waterfalls map andguide. #100170 $19.95

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Mail Orders can be placed with a personal check, money order, or bycredit card. Complete the order form including sales tax and shipping andhandling. Enclose a check or money order payable to Great SmokyMountains Association. If you wish to order by credit card, please enteryour credit card number and expiration date, and sign the order formwhere indicated. Enclose order form with payment or credit card infor-mation in an envelope.

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Phone and fax orders must be placed with a credit card. Phone ordersmay be placed by calling 1-888-898-9102, ext. 226 between 8:00 a.m. and4:30 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. Please have your orderinformation and credit card ready before calling.

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Most orders are shipped via UPS. Please include a street address as UPSwill not deliver to P.O. boxes. Orders are usually shipped within 48 hoursof receipt unless an item is out of stock. If you would like express shipping, please call for fees and details. We can also ship Priority Mail.

Smoky Mountain Gift Basket or Box

Great Smoky Mountains Association offers gift baskets and boxes for our individual and corporate customers. Visit our website, or call 1-888-898-9102,ext. 226 for more information.

Save 15-25% on your order today and help the park! (See page 2 for details!)

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Wildflowers of the SmokiesThis durable, pocket-sized field guide is packed with colorphotos of the Smokies’ most beautiful wildflowers. Includessections on suggested walks, hikes, and drives in the park,wildflower conservation issues, rare plants, wildflower diver-sity, spring ephemerals, how to identify wildflowers, andmore. Softcover, 208 pages. #400282 $12.95

Reptiles & Amphibians of the SmokiesAt long last, an up-to-date, full-color field guide to allof the salamanders, frogs, snakes, lizards, and turtles ofGreat Smoky Mountains National Park. Written by subjectexperts Steve Tilley and Jim Huheey. Each species gets atleast one full page and at least one color photo. Includesmany line drawings as well. 144 pages, 4.5" x 6" size fits nicely in pocket or pack. #400585 $9.95

Birds of the SmokiesA guide that includes 100 extraordinary color photographs ofpark birds and a text that reflects over 25 years of birdingexperience in the Smokies. Special sections on where to findbirds, suggested birding trips in the park, bird songs, and acomplete checklist. Softcover, 167 pages. #400043 $11.95

Ferns of the SmokiesThis handy, pocket-sized guide covers every fern and fernally (club mosses, ground cedar, etc.) in the Great SmokyMountains. Each species gets its own page with at least onecolor photo and secondary illustration or close up image.Many species include ultra high resolution sori scans fromthe park’s new super scanner. Text by Dr. Murray Evans. 100 pages. #400725 $8.95

Trees of the SmokiesA delightful, pocket-sized field guide to thetrees of the Smokies. Features 80 color photo-graphs of the most common species, plus over100 line drawings. Photos and descriptionsare on the same page! Text covers virginforests, record trees, fall colors, bloomingtimes, and more. Softcover, 128 pages.#400253 $9.95

Mammals of the SmokiesBears, boars, bats, and much, muchmore. This 240-page, full-color field

guide includes gorgeous photos, tracks, scats, charts, and text to fill you in on everythingfrom elk to lemmings. Written by the Smokies’ foremost authorities on mammals,including Ed Pivorun, Michael Harvey, Frank Van Manen, Mike Pelton, and KimDeLozier. Number six in our award-winning series of pocket-sized field guides toSmokies flora and fauna. #400805 $12.95

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Camping and Woodcraft by Horace KephartNEW! Great Smoky Mountains Association has justpublished a special edition of Camping and Woodcraft, theclassic guide to outdoor recreation by the Smokies’own Horace Kephart. The 888 page book provides in-depth instruction and information on hiking, camp-ing, route finding, emergency survival, knots, cabinand furniture making, camp cooking, and more.GSMA’s edition includes special features not found inprevious versions.

n The entire book has been digitized and re-typeset,making it much more readable, especially formature users.

n The book contains over 40 rare photographs takenby Kephart and his friend George Masa. Many ofthese photos are from a recently-discovered pri-vate collection and have never been seen by thepublic.

n The edition includes an 80-page history of the bookand its enigmatic author written by scholars GeorgeEllison and Janet McCue. The writers unveil a treas-ure-trove of never-before-published information onthe author, particularly his nervous breakdown andjourney to the Smoky Mountains to heal.

Softcover #400891 $14.95 (pictured)Hardcover #400892 $25.00

“Carroll Best & the White Oak StringBand” CDNEW! Our favorite song catcher JosephHall was fortunate enough to capture thismiraculous “old-time bluegrass” music ata home just outside Cataloochee Valley in1956 and 1959. Though little known atthe time, Best, the leader of the group,went on to become one of the greatestbanjo players of his era. Features 37songs, including “On Top of Old Smoky,The Mocking Bird, Cripple Creek,Lonesome Road Blues, Dear Old Dixie”,and more. Includes a 64-page liner notebooklet on the western NC musicians andtheir music. #200949 $14.95

Smoky Mountain Magic: A Novel byHorace KephartThis “lost” novel was completed in1929, two years before the famousauthor’s death, and has never beenpublished until now. Smoky MountainMagic’s fictional story takes place duringthe summer of 1925, mostly along theDeep Creek watershed in the GreatSmoky Mountains, but also in a thinly-disguised Bryson City (called Kittuwa)and the Cherokee Indian Reservation.Characters include a mysteriousstranger, a greedy land baron, a cadreof mountain folk ranging in constitu-tion from stalwart to conniving, a beau-tiful botanist, a Cherokee chief, and awitch. The novel fits the adventure storygenre of the day with a bit of romanceinterwoven. The front matter of thebook features a 22-page introduction byGeorge Ellison which serves as a mini-biography of Kephart. Softcover. Softcover #400842 $12.95 (pictured)Hardcover #400844 $19.95

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Horace Kephart KnifeIn commemoration of author and parkadvocate Horace Kephart’s 150th birthdaythis September, Great Smoky MountainsAssociation is offering a very limited sup-ply of replicas of the famous KephartKnife. In his renowned book Camping andWoodcraft, Horace Kephart says: “For yearsI used knives of my own design, becausethere was nothing on the market that metmy notion of what a sensible, practicalsheath knife should be; but we have it nowin the knife shown here. It is of the rightsize, the right shape, and the proper thin-ness.” Knife maker Glen Brooks ofBenton, TN, produced this replica of theknife Kephart used in the out-of-doorsand was commercially available at sportinggoods stores and by mail order nearly acentury ago. #650730 $289.99

GSMA Gift MembershipsWhat a great way to say “Happy Holidays”and to skip the wrapping paper! A GreatSmoky Mountains Association gift mem-bership provides the same exclusive benefitsand enhances everyone's park visiting experi-ence. Plus, as the gift giver, you get theadded benefit of the “warm and fuzzy” feel-ing that comes from knowing you're support-ing educational, historical and scientific endeavors

within this national park. Membershipincludes a subscription to Smokies LifeMagazine, exclusive access to Members’Only merchandise and activities, plus the Cub Reporte-newsletter each month. Members also receive dis-counts at our sales locations...from 15% to 25%depending on membership level. When traveling,show your membership card and receive discounts atother national parks! Call Judy at (865) 436-7318 ext.222 or Marti at ext. 254 for more information!Annual Individual Membership $35Annual Supporting Membership $50

Lifetime Supporting Membership $500*Business Membership $250* Can be paid in 4 annual installments of $125

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Smokies Life MagazineOur new magazine has become a runaway best seller.GSMA members receive the magazine free, or youcan purchase individual issues from us. Only inSmokies Life can you enjoy stories by the region’s leading authors on subjects such as Gregory Baldazaleas, moonshine, Fishing the Horseshoe, GeorgeMasa, the Walker sisters’ quilts, Laura Thornburgh,Margaret Stevenson, “songcatcher” Joseph Hall, andthe elk whisperer.Issue 2 #400999 $5.95 n Issue 5 #401002 $5.95n Issue 7 #401004 $6.95 n Issue 8 #401005 $6.95n Issue 9 #401006 $6.95 n $6.95 n Issue 11#401008 $6.95 n Issue 12 #401009 $6.95

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