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It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Norris Dam State Park

  • Emberson Wilson, 5, receives a treat from Second Baptist Church volunteer Jane Ford. - Crystal Huskey

  • Michael and Elliot Mlekodaj, right, is the curator at the Lenoir Museum. He and his son, left, Michael, taught about the old school house. - Crystal Huskey

  • Finley Perkins reads his list to Santa at Saturday’s Christmas Homecoming at Norris Dam State Park. - Crystal Huskey

  • The Guthrie family enjoyed viewing the owls and snakes in the third cabin. - Crystal Huskey

  • Phoenix Huskey, 9, also learned a few lessons at the wildlife cabin while getting an up close and personal experi- ence with an owl. - Crystal Huskey

Crowds flocked to the historic cabins at Norris Dam State Park on Saturday night to see the cabins all decked out for Christmas. Volunteers worked inside to educate and entertain the public.



Top left: Finley Perkins reads his list to Santa at Saturday’s Christmas Homecoming at Norris Dam State Park.

Center right: Emberson Wilson, 5, receives a treat from Second Baptist Church volunteer Jane Ford.

Top right: Michael and Elliot Mlekodaj, right, is the curator at the Lenoir Museum. He and his son, left, Michael, taught about the old school house.

Bottom left: The Guthrie family enjoyed viewing the owls and snakes in the third cabin. Park rangers educated the public about the wild animals.

Bottom right: Phoenix Huskey, 9, also learned a few lessons at the wildlife cabin while getting an up close and personal experience with an owl.



­—Photos by Crystal Huskey