by admin | May 3, 2023 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Great Smoky Mountains National Park seeks public review of the Laurel Falls Trail Environmental Assessment (EA) through Friday, June 2. The plan addresses visitor experience and safety, parking, and trail infrastructure rehabilitation for one...
by admin | May 1, 2023 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains Association has announced the publication of its “Junior Ranger Activity Guide,” an interactive guidebook packed full of fun activities designed to introduce kids of all ages to the Smokies. The 38-page booklet encourages kids...
by admin | Apr 28, 2023 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Greenbrier Road, Porters Creek Trail, Brushy Mountain Trail, and campsites 31, 32, and 33 are now open to public use. Old Settlers Trail and Grapeyard Ridge Trail re-opened to public use...
by admin | Apr 26, 2023 | General Announcements
CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) has announced Children’s Week, a week of cultural activities for children and their caregivers, from June 12-17, 2023. Open to children from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) community, the...
by admin | Apr 25, 2023 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from Sunday, June 4 through Sunday, June 11. The public may apply for the limited viewing opportunity by entering a lottery for a...
by admin | Apr 17, 2023 | General Announcements
WASHINGTON – The deadline for comment submission to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on the discussion draft of the Amendments to Respect Traditional Indigenous Skill and Talent (ARTIST) Act of 2023 has been extended to May 19. Comments may be submitted...
