Great Smoky Mountains National Park emergency funding extended - see what will stay open

Funding from local agencies allows restrooms, emergency services, campgrounds, Cades Cove, all visitor centers and picnic ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to stay open with limited services amid shutdown

The most popular national park in the country will remain open with basic visitor services and limited staffing amid the ...
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As bears prep for winter, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reiterates safety tips

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is reminding visitors about how to stay safe and avoid negative interactions with black bears as they prepare for winter. While bear ...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park will resume operations Saturday thanks to Blount and partners

When the hoped for reprieve from Washington didn’t arrive Friday, Blount County was among those area government stepping up to support the operations of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. An ...

What will scaled back funding mean for Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitors?

The national park will remain mostly open to visitors despite the government shutdown, but visitors might notice cuts to some programs or services.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to remain open through the holidays thanks to partnership

Friends of the Smokies and Sevier County officials said they will be able to keep the park open through at least Jan. 4 if ...
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Gatlinburg Bypass reopens in Great Smoky Mountains National Park after large landslide

The Gatlinburg Bypass in Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened Sept. 30 after a significant landslide covered the scenic road in debris, temporarily closing the roadway over the weekend. The ...