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The Most Underrated Mountain Towns In The Majestic Smokies For A Charming Weekend Getaway

There's no shortage of charming mountain towns nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, offering the perfect setting for an ...

Smoky Mountains park stays open during shutdown with state, local funding

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open with limited staff and basic visitor services from Nov. 3, 2025, through ...
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Some workers to be furloughed as deal extended to keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open

The deal to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open has been extended into the new year as the government shutdown ...
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Snowbird Mountain Lodge: A Peaceful All-Inclusive Retreat

Snowbird Mountain Lodge is Western NC's dreamiest all-inclusive hideaway ... with luxe lodging, the MOST epic views, and ...

Everything's Fine in the Great Smokies! (Seriously, There's Nothing to See Here.)

Outside’s national parks columnist braved America’s busiest national park before a coalition of local governments and ...

Explore the dark lore of Tennessee. Big Foot, Bell Witch among state's monsters, legends

Tennessee is home to the Beast of Sugar Flats Road, the Bell Witch and other haunts that are sure to scare you this Halloween season.
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Hidden In The Appalachians Is Tennessee's Highest Lake To Swim, Kayak, And Fish Surrounded By Majestic Mountains

Looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure? Explore Tennessee's highest lake, tucked away in the Appalachians for ...

Test Drive: 2025 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+ - Luxury and Grit for the Adventurous Driver

Lexus is taking the luxury off-road segment seriously, and it shows with the fully redesigned 2025 GX 550 Overtrail+. This ...

2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid And PHEV Don't Innovate But Should Continue To Dominate

Class-leading fuel economy and PHEV range, vastly improved technology and great design help make up for the new RAV4's ...
Manila Standard

Brand USA Invites Travelers to Celebrate 250 Years of America The Beautiful with New Experiences and Reasons to Visit in 2026 and Beyond

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year across the country. As ...
Patriots Wire

What has the government shutdown meant for Knoxville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Reservations for day use areas in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including picnic pavilions, Appalachian Clubhouse and Spence Cabin, can be made at ... and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
The Mountain Press

Coalition helps keep GSMNP open through January

A Sevier County-led coalition of regional governments has agreed to help keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through the end of the year amid a federal ...