Music Road Hotel & Convention Center 

Wilderness Wildlife Week has now ended. Make sure you mark your calendars for our next gathering January 12-19, 2013. Check out the 2012 photography contest winners.

 Mission Statement

By Ken Jenkins

From its inception, Wilderness Wildlife Week has intended to be an event committed to the education and enjoyment of the public as to the wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has been our commitment to create an enjoyable yet enriching series of walks, talks and workshops, as well as informative exhibits that entertain while encouraging the participant to know more and involve themselves more in the abundant opportunities that await the visitor to this beautifully diverse area.

In combing efforts from well-qualified authorities, it has benefited the overall program to include presentations and information from other regions of the country as we attempt to illustrate that all things are truly connected. The balance of presentations is a further attempt to include a substance of material for every interest and every age level.    

The natural history of the region shall combine with the rich history and folklore of this mountain region through a wealth of descendants of the area which is now a naitonal park and was once their family home.

As they share their knowledge, expertise and humor with those who desire a deeper insight as to the significance and the struggle that resulted in such a reslilient people who settled the area, we believe that a deeper attachment to the mountains can be had by all who participate.

The theme of Wilderness Wildlife Week involves a continuous thread of wholesome, family-oriented, tasteful integrity beginning with the originators and continuing throughout every presentation and excursion associated with the event. It is a constant aim and commitmment that Wilderness Wildlife Week proceeds and succeeds as an event of the highest standards and principles and that it be obvious to every participant that this is a safe, encouraging and giving event.