by admin | Feb 3, 2024 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The National Park Service (NPS) plans to burn approximately 1,000 acres of fields in Cades Cove at Great Smoky Mountains National Park between now and the end of March. Weather permitting, burn operations may begin as early as Saturday, Feb. 3....
by admin | Jan 19, 2024 | General Announcements
Most park roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed today, Friday, Jan. 19, including Newfound Gap, Little River, Gatlinburg Bypass, Cherokee Orchard at park boundary, Laurel Creek, Cades Cove Loop, Upper Tremont, Foothills Parkway East & West,...
by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | General Announcements
CHEROKEE, N.C. – As the weekend approaches, bringing with it plummeting temperatures and severe weather conditions, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the tribal and community members. Today, they...
by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | General Announcements
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Friday, Jan. 19, North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2024 primary election. This marks the start of voting for North Carolina’s March...
by admin | Jan 16, 2024 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to hazardous weather conditions. Park roads are covered with ice and snow. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected throughout today. Most park roads are closed including Newfound Gap,...
by admin | Jan 15, 2024 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed today, Monday, Jan. 15, due to current hazardous weather conditions. Most park roads are closed including Newfound Gap, Little River, Gatlinburg Bypass, Cherokee Orchard at park boundary, Laurel Creek,...