Gatlinburg Bypass Reopens After Landslide Cleanup in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The Gatlinburg Bypass has reopened after crews cleared a major landslide that...
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Category: National Park
Budget Cuts Could Affect 2026 Park Experience: Here’s What Visitors Should Know
As winter settles in, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is already looking ahead to 2026 — and facing new challenges. Due to federal budget reductions, park officials are re-evaluating staffing and visitor service levels...
Read MoreFull Reopening of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Marks New Chapter for Fall-Season Visitors
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has entered a refreshed phase of accessibility for autumn visitors. Following the recent federal government shutdown, the park reopened for full operations as of October 4, 2025, ensuring...
Read MoreWhat the Government Shutdown Means for Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge
As the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown on October 1, 2025, many travelers planning fall getaways to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) and nearby towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have been...
Read MorePark Funding Extended Through Oct. 19
Local‑state partners struck a new agreement to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through mid‑October. Amid the federal government shutdown, Sevier County, along with the municipalities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon...
Read MoreGatlinburg Bypass Closed After Landslide
Gatlinburg Bypass landslide closureFollowing heavy rainfall recently, a landslide has left the Gatlinburg Bypass closed until further notice, according to the official Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facebook page. Local TV...
Read MoreThe Great Smoky Mountains: History, Meaning, and Why They Matter
The Great Smoky Mountains: A quick orientation to America’s most beloved park Straddling the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is both a living museum of Southern Appalachian culture...
Read MoreFall Foliage and Scenic Drives
Though peak leaf season is tapering off, autumn colors remain visible at lower elevations through early November. Visitors looking for scenic drives can explore open sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway and various overlooks along...
Read MoreRecovery from Hurricane Helene
Current Great Smoky Mountain National Park Status from Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding and erosion, particularly impacting the North Carolina side of the park, including Cataloochee Valley, Big Creek,...
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Springtime in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
As the snow melts and the first signs of spring emerge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park...
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