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Photos from Gatlinburg Area Fire
Photos from the devastating fire around Gatlinburg on Monday night. >> PHOTO GALLERY
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Wildfires Force Evacuations in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
A mandatory evacuation order was issued for downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge residents and guests located in the areas between traffic light 8 and the Spur are under mandatory evacuation after TEMA issued a Level 3 State of Emergency with 30 structures on fire in Gatlinburg. The National Guard was mobilized to Sevier County. Dollywood,
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Roads in Greenbrier to Close for Bridge Repairs
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the temporary closure of roads within the Greenbrier section of the park during the month of November for bridge repairs. The Ramsey Prong Road will be closed from the turnoff to the trailhead on Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 to allow repairs on two bridges.
Parson Branch Road in Cades Cove Could be Closed Through 2016
Parson Branch Road in Cades Cove could be closed through 2016 – The Daily Times: News The ravages of a tiny insect have forced Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials to close Parson Branch Road in Cades Cove. It is not expected to reopen in 2016. More than 1,700 hazardous trees, damaged by the hemlock
Noah “Bud” Ogle Cabin Temporarily Closed
Numerous hazardous trees have to be removed causing the temporary closure of a nature trail and cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Noah Bud Ogle Nature Trail, Noah Bud Ogle Cabin, and associated parking area along Cherokee Orchard Road will be closed for a few days. The closure will begin Tuesday, April
Many Roads in Smokies Closed Due to Weather
Winter weather has caused temporary closures of several roads in and through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. According to the park’s traffic Twitter page, @SmokiesRoadsNPS, Little River Road from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to the Townsend Wye is closed, along with the Gatlinburg Bypass and Laurel Creek Road. For updates on road closure in
Cataloochee Turns Attention to User Experience
It’s a feeling that Chris Bates can’t shake. “Being outside, in the winter, on the mountain — there’s nothing like it,” he said. “There’s a sense of exhilaration when you’re on a pair of skis. It’s a rush I’ve never gotten enough of.” Bates, who has been the general manager at Cataloochee Ski Area for 17
Peak Leaf Color in the Smoky Mountains Still Several Days Away
Peak leaf color is making its way down into the valleys of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The time to see the best leaf color in the highest points has passed, but the season is far from over, said Park spokesman Brent Everitt said. >> Read Complete Article
National Park Service Plans Prescribed Burns in Cades Cove
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire management officials are planning a series of controlled burns within the Cades Cove area of the park. If weather permits, burn operations could begin on Oct. 26 and run through November. Fire managers have identified multiple fields totaling approximately 300 acres for fire treatment. >> Read Complete
The Swag, an Ideal Mountain Getaway
My two sisters and I had been planning this weekend getaway for months. A four-hour drive from Lexington would take us to Maggie Valley on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and our ultimate destination, The Swag. Getting its name from the dip between two mountain peaks, The Swag Country Inn is