by admin | Mar 29, 2022 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that the seasonal opening of Clingmans Dome Road will be delayed until April 8. The delay in opening is necessary to complete repairs to improve drainage in the main parking area, including a culvert replacement and...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park was notified of a small 1.5-acre wildfire near the park headquarters building, between the ranger station and the park maintenance yard, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. Pigeon Forge Fire Department and Gatlinburg Fire...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that efforts are underway to reopen Parson Branch Road in 2022. The eight-mile, primitive gravel road between Cades Cove and the western boundary of the park along Highway 129 has been closed since 2016 due to...
by admin | Mar 21, 2022 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the implementation of group size limits for the Whiteoak Sink area during the 2022 wildflower season as a trial management action beginning Friday, April 1 through Sunday, May 8. Limiting group sizes will...
by admin | Mar 15, 2022 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced temporary one-lane closures on Newfound Gap Road for road striping operations from Chimney Tops Trailhead Parking Area to Newfound Gap on Thursday, March 17. Contract crews will be remarking the centerline of the...
by admin | Mar 14, 2022 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking volunteers to assist Visitor and Resource Protection rangers in providing roadside assistance, managing traffic, and providing visitor information on park roadways. The Roadside Assistance Program, supported...
