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Bob Palmerton served as Artist-in-Residence at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in September 2026. Inspired by Thoreau, Emerson, and Leopold, Palmerton captures the sights and sounds of the natural world while sharing his experiences and reflections as an artist. Although Bob's residency ended on September 30, 2026, his journal continues to provide a testimony to the landscape’s enduring beauty and fragile natural environment. It seeks to preserve the essence of the Smokie

5 awesome views and hikes in Glacier National Park.

Sunday, June 26 2022, 4:15 am, Chamberlain, South Dakota. The evening's storms and their 70 MPH winds have passed, as we battled the...

Spring Break time is coming soon! "Season's Transitions" was inspired by a hike on the Chimney Tops trail at Great Smoky National Park. ...

Working on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a breathtaking vista from photos my world traveler daughter Sara took last year. Here's...