by admin | Sep 9, 2021 | General Announcements
CULLOWHEE – On Sept. 11, 2001, America changed. Thousands of people lost their lives on that fateful day inside the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and on a plane in Shanksville, Pa., due to terrorist’s attacks. Through both...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced an opportunity for interested parties to harvest hay though an agricultural Special Park Use permit in fields adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and along Newfound Gap Road near Smokemont...
by admin | Aug 31, 2021 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff are hosting several volunteer workdays in September on trails throughout the Park. These opportunities are ideal for people who enjoy hiking and hands-on work in a beautiful setting. Volunteer service will take place...
by admin | Aug 31, 2021 | General Announcements
SYLVA – Due to rising COVID-19 cases in western North Carolina, Southwestern Community College officials have decided to cancel this year’s “Boots, Blue Jeans & Bling” gala that had been scheduled for the second Saturday in September at Harrah’s Cherokee...
by admin | Aug 29, 2021 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on the proposed Gatlinburg Spur Safety Improvements Project. The Spur is part of the Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Park) and comprises approximately 4.2...
by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | General Announcements
VONORE, Tenn. – The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Tennessee’s only tribally-owned museum, will host its 30th annual Cherokee Fall Festival on Sept. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time to experience...