by admin | May 24, 2023 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Great Smoky Mountains National Park has extended the public comment period for the Laurel Falls Trail Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) through Sunday, June 4. Additional time to comment on the EA is being provided because the...
by admin | May 11, 2023 | General Announcements, Happenings
The 12th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala, which will be held on Saturday, July 15 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, promises to be “A Star-Filled Summer Night,” to celebrate healthcare and community in a festive atmosphere under the stars. “We are...
by admin | May 9, 2023 | General Announcements, Happenings
CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) has announced the Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop, an opportunity offered to citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians throughout 2023. Created in partnership with Annette Saunooke...
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...