Smoky Mountain Explorer - An Island in the Sky

A story about several beaver families in their wild surroundings. The interesting process of building a dam can be watched as well as the dangers arising from hungry bears and other influences on the new-built home.

An epic journey from the geysers of Yellowstone to the rugged Pacific coast of the Olympic peninsula, from the hot desert of Saguaro to the icy Gates of the Arctic, from the subtropical sea of grass in the Everglades to the world-famous peaks of Yosemite and from the mystic Smoky Mountains to the biggest gorge on Earth: the Grand Canyon.

The second film in the Smoky Mountain Explorer Series, produced by the Great Smoky Mountains Association, Seasons of the Smokies showcases four seasons of life in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. View astonishing footage of wildlife, wildflowers and vibrant leaves as the seasons change-all in one of the most biologically diverse places in North America.

Each year, Mount Le Conte draws thousands of hikers up its steep slopes, Each year, Mount Le Conte draws thousands of hikers up its steep slopes, aimed for its rocky summit. In this film, produced by the Great Smoky Mountains Association, explore this sacred mountain-along with its scenic trails, wildflowers, waterfalls, llama teams, lodge staff and all the remarkable people who make it special.

Explore the visual beauty of this amazing valley, where both nature and our cultural heritage collide, preserved for the benefit of all. At one time, Cades Cove was a bustling community of more than 800 people with schools, churches, stores, an iron forge and gristmills. Learn the story of the community, from the time of the Cherokee to the Civil War, up to the creation of the national park and beyond. Learn what it was like to live on a small 19th century farm surrounded by high mountains, and see the deer, bear, coyote, birds and other wildlife that call this area home.

This film takes you on a journey along the 3,000 miles of streams and rivers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These protected watersheds, which splash and churn from the Smokies' highest mountains to the valleys below, draw thousands of visitors to the park each year. Join filmmaker Gary Wilson and narrator Bill Landry as they explore the waterfalls, aquatic life and trout streams alongside dedicated park employees who work to protect rare and endangered species in the park.