Forecasters Predict Spectacular Fall Color; Dollywood's Harvest Celebration Adds to Beauty.Entertainment Editors/Travel Writers PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2003 Environmental and nature specialists are predicting what could be one of the most visually stunning displays of fall foliage this year. "We have every reason to believe that fall is going to be beautiful this year. We've had plenty of widespread rain, and that's usually an indicator of a good fall color display," said Michelle Prysby, Citizen Science Director at the Great Smoky Mountains Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian system, on the N.C.–Tenn. border; highest range E of the Mississippi and one of the oldest uplands on earth. The mountains are named for the smokelike haze that envelops them. Institute at Tremont. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Prysby, trees exposed to drought stress will often drop their leaves without showing much color. However, the summer's rainy weather pattern has eliminated much worry of drought stress in East Tennessee East Tennessee is a name given to approximately the eastern third of the state of Tennessee. Unlike the names given to regions or portions of many of U.S. states, the term East Tennessee can be precisely defined. . "If the warm, rainy weather holds, we could see come pretty spectacular colors," Prysby continued. "Fall colors vary from year to year, and 2003 looks to be a promising season, indeed." At Dollywood entertainment park, fall is in full swing with the park's Harvest Celebration and Southern Gospel Jubilee. A rainbow of colorful fall flora as well as pumpkins and corn are just part of the lavish decor that adorns the park throughout the five-week festival which ends Nov. 1. "There's no better place to enjoy fall's beautiful patchwork of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color than here in the Great Smoky Mountains," said Dolly. "We think it's the perfect backdrop for our Harvest Celebration where folks can enjoy the traditions that make this such a special time of year." In addition, Harvest Celebration guests can visit a special Native American living showcase, complete with exhibits, intertribal in·ter·tri·bal adj. Existing or occurring between tribes. Adj. 1. intertribal - between or among tribes; "intertribal warfare" dancers, music, storytelling, arts, crafts and live demonstrations. The Southern Gospel Jubilee, the country's largest southern gospel music festival, features more than 28 of the genre's biggest names. Also, a wide range of artisans will not only display their wares, but provide working demonstrations of stained glass stained glass, in general, windows made of colored glass. To a large extent, the name is a misnomer, for staining is only one of the methods of coloring employed, and the best medieval glass made little use of it. making, antique woodworking, wheat weaving, knife making For more information, see the Knife article. Knife Making is the process of manufacturing a cutting instrument by any one or a combination of processes: metal removal (also known as stock removal), forged to shape, Damascus (welded lamination) or cast. , textile art, china painting, cornshuck dollmaking and rug weaving. The three-day Woodcarving Showcase takes place Oct. 3-5. Dollywood's Harvest Celebration runs through Nov. 1 (except Thursdays). Park hours vary. For tickets or more information, contact Dollywood Information at (865) 428-9488 or visit the park's website at www.dollywood.com. Media: Contact Dollywood Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager Pete Owens at 865-428-9486 or by email at powens@dollywood.com for B-roll, photography and more information. Check the Dollywood Press Room at www.Dollywood.com/PR/Press.asp for updates and new images. |
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