Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Bearable Times At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Bears are out in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and being hungry and with young, visitors should keep their distance from the bruins.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 18th, 2017 3:52pm

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Winds Near 100 MPH Pound Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Winds gusting to near 100 mph swept Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee on Thursday downed trees in many areas of the park and forced the closure of some facilities. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 4th, 2017 2:54pm

Rainbow Falls Trail Rehabilitation At Great Smoky Mountains National Park Begins May 8

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say a 2-year trail rehabilitation project will begin next week on the popular Rainbow Falls Trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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By NPT Staff - May 3rd, 2017 2:00am

Lottery Opens Today For Tickets To View Synchronous Fireflies At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the dates for firefly viewing in Elkmont. Shuttle service to the viewing area will be provided on Tuesday, May 30, through Tuesday, June 6. All visitors wishing to view the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont must have a parking pass distributed through the lottery system at www.recreation.gov.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2017 3:00am

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National Park Foundation Sends $25,000 To Fire Relief Fund At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A $25,000 grant has been contributed by the National Park Foundation to a fire relief fund set up to help those affected by the deadly Chimney Tops Fire that swept Great Smoky Mountains National Park last November.

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By NPT Staff - April 7th, 2017 2:00am

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ready For Spring Season

With winter in the rearview mirror, roads and facilities around Great Smoky Mountains National Park are opening for the spring season.

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By NPT Staff - March 31st, 2017 2:00am

Welcoming Spring For Three Glorious Days In Great Smoky Mountains National PArk

Horace Kephart roamed the Smoky Mountains in all seasons, but he held springtime here in high esteem.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 28th, 2017 9:15am

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Painting The National Parks With Wildflowers

Delicate trilliums, glorious columbines, and flamboyant redbuds are some of the harbingers of spring found across the National Park System. This is a favorite season for birds, bees, and photographers. Wildlife is more easily seen in the spring in many parks, too, making the coming three months idyllic for exploring the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 19th, 2017 3:00am

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Considering Solar Power For Cades Cove

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are thinking that a small solar energy system could supply the energy needs of the Cable Mill area in Cades Cove.

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By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2017 3:00am

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Great Smoky Mountains Science Colloquium Coming March 23

A colloquium coming later this month will examine a variety of natural resource topics dear to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ranging from salamanders in the park to bats and climate change.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 7th, 2017 3:00am

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