How a reduction in National Park Service jobs could affect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Francis told WVLT News the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has lost 20% of its work force in 15 years, despite seeing the park grow to welcoming in nearly 14 million people a year. He added morale ...
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.
Newfound Gap Road to close in Great Smoky Mountains National Park ahead of winter storm
U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road and Foothills Parkway West are set to close at 6 p.m., the park announced on its X account. Snow accumulation up to one inch is possible in the Gatlinburg area, ...
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 ...