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Spring flowers in bloom at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
From the purple dwarf crested iris to the elusive yellow lady’s slipper, over 1,500 flowering plant species are blossoming at ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking trail to Mount LeConte to close on weekdays
A multiyear rehabilitation project will close Bullhead Trail on certain days until the fall. Here's when you can and can't hike the trail starting May 5.
This Is the Most Crowded National Park in the Country. You Should Still Go.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s wonderful. Here’s why—and a guide to ...
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America's Longest Zipline Takes You 1,000 Feet Over The Great Smoky Mountains
The longest zipline in America just opened to adventurers this week at WildSide in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This is what ...
The Spur between Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge to close lanes to traffic: Here’s when
Routine road maintenance will cause temporary, single-lane closures along the north and southbound Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, the National Park Service announced April 23. Drivers are ...
Great Smoky Mountain National Park ranks as top place to visit this National Park Week
National Park Week is no exception. The Great Smoky Mountains were voted most popular place to visit during National Park Week in a recent Gunther Volvo Coconut Creek poll.