National Park Service advocates worry about peak visitor season amid cuts with more on the way
The number of National Park Service employees who keep more than 400 sites running is dwindling thanks to layoffs, buyouts.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park under burn ban; high-risk conditions
Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service is banning all campfires and charcoal ...
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Hidden In The Foothills Of Tennessee's Smoky Mountains Is A Funky Artsy Town With Charm, Views And Fun
This small Tennessee town offers big fun: a circa 1934 theater, historic sites like Andrew Johnson's home, a 60-foot cascade, ...
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How federal hiring freeze could get 'scary' for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park relies on 200 permanent ... “So, that would have an adverse effect on the visitor experience. It might make the park a little less safe and it could have ...
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Major roads closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park amid winter storm
Major roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park remain closed for snow and ice in the Smokies and across East Tennessee. Occasional snow showers continuing throughout Feb. 20 potentially added ...