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Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains national park open despite federal shutdown

Despite the federal government shutdown that went into effect on Oct. 1, Western North Carolina's national park properties will remain mostly open - but a few things will look different. The Blue ...
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Blue Ridge Parkway visits high despite Helene. Trump officials don't want it publicized

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway maintained high visitation rates in 2024. A March 5 memo from the National Park Service told staffers not to publicize visitation reports ...
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North Carolina's 5 most beautiful parks in the Blue Ridge Mountains with breathtaking views

North Carolina is arguably the premier destination for mountain vacations east of the Mississippi River, none more famous than the epic views and scenic trails of the Great Smoky Mountains (America's ...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through October amid government shutdown

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain fully open and operational through Nov. 2 amid the federal government shutdown, thanks to continued funding from a group of nonprofits and local and ...
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10 Best Scenic National Park Drives Around the U.S.

From Death Valley to Shenandoah, these national parks are perfect for a road trip.
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This Is the Most Crowded National Park in the Country. You Should Still Go.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) had more than 12 million visitors in 2024, or about 34,000 guests every day. That makes the 522,427-acre swath of mountains, streams, and historic farmland ...