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Full Reopening of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Marks New Chapter for Fall-Season Visitors
Read more: Full Reopening of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Marks New Chapter for Fall-Season VisitorsThe Great Smoky Mountains National Park has entered a refreshed phase of accessibility for autumn visitors. Following the recent federal government shutdown,…
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What the Government Shutdown Means for Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge
Read more: What the Government Shutdown Means for Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon ForgeAs the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown on October 1, 2025, many travelers planning fall getaways to the Great Smoky…
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Park Funding Extended Through Oct. 19
Read more: Park Funding Extended Through Oct. 19Local‑state partners struck a new agreement to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through mid‑October. Amid the federal government shutdown,…
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The Great Smoky Mountains: History, Meaning, and Why They Matter
Read more: The Great Smoky Mountains: History, Meaning, and Why They MatterThe Great Smoky Mountains: A quick orientation to America’s most beloved park Straddling the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great…
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Fall Foliage and Scenic Drives
Read more: Fall Foliage and Scenic DrivesThough peak leaf season is tapering off, autumn colors remain visible at lower elevations through early November. Visitors looking for scenic drives…
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Recovery from Hurricane Helene
Read more: Recovery from Hurricane HeleneCurrent Great Smoky Mountain National Park Status from Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding and erosion, particularly impacting the North Carolina…
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Springtime in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Read more: Springtime in the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAs the snow melts and the first signs of spring emerge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park transforms into a verdant paradise,…
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Laurel Falls Trail Improvements Planned
Read more: Laurel Falls Trail Improvements PlannedThe National Park Service is improving the visitor experience at Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most frequented trails in Great Smoky…
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National Park Fees
Read more: National Park FeesIs there an entry fee to enter the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? There is no entry fee for the Great Smoky…
