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President Donald Trump signed an executive order July 3 directing National Park entry fees be increased for foreigners.
No matter where you are from, exploring the wilderness is natural. The United States of America has a rich history replete ...
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After two days of driving, we settled into our lodgings nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. The main house offered rooms, ...
New signs directing visitors to the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been installed after federal officials approved a request to change the name of Clingmans Dome back to its ...
You might see references to Clingmans Dome, which is the site's former name. It was restored to the Cherokee name, meaning mulberry place, in 2024. Do you have to pay to see Kuwohi: Entrance to Great ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s wonderful. Here’s why—and a guide to beating the crowds.
More than 650,000 people visit Kuwohi at Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year. The summit is topped by an observation tower accessible via a paved path. Daveynin via Flickr under CC BY 2. ...
One of the most popular spots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a different name.Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the national park and the destination of many visitors who've made ...
Clingmans Dome - highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains finally has its Cherokee name restored.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians submitted a request earlier this year to change the name “Clingmans Dome” back to its Cherokee name “Kuwohi,” which translates to “mulberry place ...
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The highest peak at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is officially reverting to its Cherokee name more than 150 years after a surveyor named it for a Confederate general.