The situation “exemplifies the lack of trust with the field managers, and ignorance of how parks need to communicate regularly with visitors, communities and stakeholders,” he told SFGATE. “It’s ...

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Cades Cove Loop Road will close twice in February - starting next week - for visitor safety while crews are working there.

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City Commission voted this week to join Gatlinburg in seeking a measure that would let city law enforcement enforce bans on feeding bears.

The Smokies didn’t get a lot of snow and ice from the recent winter storm, but some roads in the park are still closed.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will temporarily close several roads and facilities ahead of the winter storm posed to hit the region on Jan. 24. U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road — the main ...