Spur Tunnel to temporarily open to two lanes of traffic 

by admin | Mar 31, 2023 | General Announcements

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Expecting a busy start to April, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Federal Highway Administration officials will open the Spur Tunnel to two lanes starting the afternoon of Friday, April 7. It will remain open to both lanes through...

Whiteoak Sink group size limited for wildflower viewing 

by admin | Mar 27, 2023 | General Announcements

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced group size limits for the popular wildflower season at Whiteoak Sink. Individuals and small groups of eight or fewer people may access the Whiteoak Sink area during the wildflower season...

Museum of the Cherokee Indian announces Spring Lecture Series

by admin | Mar 24, 2023 | General Announcements

CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) will hold its Spring Lecture Series throughout March, April, and May of 2023 with virtual presentations and an in-person Community Learning workshop. Under the theme of Gather, the seasonal programming...

Download the 2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade application

by admin | Mar 22, 2023 | General Announcements

Cherokee Indian Fair Parade Form 2023

Grand opening planned for Barbara McRae Cherokee Heritage Apple Orchard

by admin | Mar 20, 2023 | General Announcements

FRANKLIN, N.C. – The Barbara McRae Cherokee Heritage Apple Orchard will host a grand opening on Arbor Day – Friday, April 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The orchard is on the Macon County Greenway ½ mile downstream from the Big Bear Pavilion. Elaine Eisenbraun,...

Local volunteers needed to help track seasonal changes of trees 

by admin | Mar 3, 2023 | General Announcements

GATLINBURG, Tenn.— Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently recruiting local volunteers to ‘Adopt-A-Plot’ and track the seasonal change of trees, also called phenology. Members of the public who visit the Smokies often are encouraged to sign up to...