How cutting National Park Service jobs could affect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
As staffing reductions across government agencies continues, the Valentine’s Day weekend marked the reduction of workers ...
Exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park in winter? Enjoy! But be prepared for cold
The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...
Newfound Gap Road to close in Great Smoky Mountains National Park ahead of winter storm
A winter storm could drop 1-3 inches of snow in East Tennessee, but meteorologists are uncertain about exact totals.
Federal funding cuts could affect Great Smoky Mountains National Park, conservationists say
Funding cuts at the national level will have a direct impact on the Great Smoky Mountains, said Jeff Hunter with the National Parks Conservation Association.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park could lose key staff members amid federal firings
The cuts targeted federal employees across all departments with “probationary status” because they have been hired in the past year. Probationary workers are easier to fire because they lack the ...
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How federal hiring freeze could get 'scary' for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Visitors looking forward to a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring and summer could encounter unkempt trails, unclean bathrooms and fewer park rangers. The National Park Service ...