Great Smoky Mountains National Park closes campgrounds, trims offerings amid federal cuts

Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal staffing and budget cuts.
Asheville Citizen-Times

One NC park was rated the best in the nation for hikers: Here's why

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park facilities will close in government shutdown

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The federal government shutdown means facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close. After failing to pass a ...
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The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The opposite is true. There’s a reason it’s so popular: This spectacular ...