Snow and ice have closed these major roads through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Sugarlands and Oconaluftee visitor centers will reopen by 11 a.m. Jan. 11, but the Cable Mill Visitor Center in Cades Cove will remain closed on Saturday. Park officials cautioned that even roads that weren't still closed still could be icy.
Popular Great Smoky Mountains Trail With 80-Foot Waterfall To Close For Major Renovations
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of America’s most visited national parks, is set to temporarily close one of its most beloved trails. The Laurel Falls Trail is famous for its stunning 80-foot waterfall.
National Park Service to close multiple roads, visitor centers for winter weather
Even though conditions may seem safe outside the park, higher-elevation roads often include steep grades and sharp curves that quickly become dangerous in wintery conditions. At the park’s tallest peaks, temperatures drop swiftly and precipitation is much more frequent and heavy.
Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains are closed due to ice, snow. Here's what they are
Cold temperatures are forecast to linger in East Tennessee throughout the week. Snow showers moved across the higher elevations with up to at least five inches, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.
Entire Blue Ridge Parkway closed until further notice after snow, ice from arctic blast
Following recent snow and ice from an artic blast that passed through North Carolina, all Blue Ridge Parkway sections are closed until further notice.
GSMNP offers free entry on National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials said visitors will not need to display parking tags or pay entrance fees for ...
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Departing Smokies superintendent 'got things done' for the park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been blessed by the extraordinary leadership of Cassius Cash as the ...
These Tennessee spots are bringing Scooby-Doo, Nerf, longest zipline in America, and more
Just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are some of the best theme parks, ride and more. Here's what's coming.
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This Great Smoky National Park Trail — With an 80-foot Waterfall — Is About to Close for Over a Year
The National Park Service will close one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month as part of a more than year-long improvement effort. Starting Jan. 6 ...
Traveling to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg in the snow? Here's how to check road conditions
Your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains could include over half a foot of snow, but elevation plays a big factor. Here's what to know.
Word from the Smokies: Volunteer roles critical to park operations
The many hours contributed by volunteers to Great Smoky Mountains National Park help things keep moving and run efficiently.
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One of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close for over a year
Great Smoky Mountains National Park hikers looking to explore Laurel Falls Trail will have to find another option over the next year and a half. The popular trail will close in January for major ...