Contract Issued For "Missing Link" on Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Work was scheduled to commence today on construction of the "missing link" along the Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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North Carolina Wildlife Officials Thinking of Reclassifying Status of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Elk
Elk populations seem to be growing satisfactorily in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But does that mean North Carolina wildlife officials should remove the protective status that prevents elk from being hunted in the area?
Work at Sinks Parking Area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Could Impact Your Trail Access
The recent blast of frigid temperatures that descended on Great Smoky Mountains National Park makes word of closure of the Sinks Parking Area in the park largely a so-what deal. But be aware that spring visitors to the park could have some trail access difficulties.
Winter Storm Closes Shenandoah’s Skyline Drive and Some Sections of Blue Ridge Parkway
A major winter storm has created hazardous driving conditions in the three major Appalachian parks. All of Skyline Drive and some sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway have been closed. Great Smoky's Newfound Gap Road is subject to closures at night due to ice.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 7th, 2010 4:38pm
2009 in Review: Creature Features – Burros, Pythons, Salamanders, Etc.
Traveler's creature features have proved very popular. Here’s the list, with the links.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 5th, 2010 4:00am
2009 in Review: Traveler’s Checklists
We posted Traveler’s Checklists for 19 different national parks in 2009. Check ‘em out. You’re sure to find helpful advice and useful tips a-plenty.
- By Bob Janiskee - May 26th, 2010 7:14am
Injuries Claim Life of Great Smoky Hiker
A 45-year old woman from Columbia, Maryland, died last night of injuries sustained yesterday morning while day hiking in the Greenbrier area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- By Bob Janiskee - December 22nd, 2009 6:47pm
Decades in the Making, the Uproar Over Great Smoky Mountains National Park's North Shore Road Almost Settled
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, every trail has a history. That’s what makes hiking here so fascinating. But no trail is as historic or as controversial as the Lake Shore Trail, which skirts Fontana Lake in North Carolina. The issue surrounding it is currently the longest-running open item on the park's agenda, but there’s hope it will be resolved soon.
Where to Find Your Christmas Feast in the National Park System
'Tis the season for quiet and peace, snowy woods, frosty starry nights, time with loved ones, festive activities, and eating way too much food. What better way to accomplish all that than to spend the holidays at a national park?
- By Donna Childress - December 13th, 2009 4:00am
Holiday Homecoming Planned for December 19 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If you can't make the "Festival of Christmas Past" this weekend in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you might consider attending the Holiday Homecoming at the park's Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Mountain Farm Museum on December 19.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 11th, 2009 5:00am
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