Is Cades Cove open? What to know about Great Smoky Mountains National Park during shutdown

While other national parks are closed as the government shutdown drags on, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open - at ...

'Walking Tom' continues to delight Great Smoky Mountains visitors thanks to coalition keeping park open

Despite the government shutdown, a local coalition is keeping the Smokies open, letting “Walking Tom” Riley continue the ...

How to find road closure updates in Great Smoky Mountain National Park during shutdown

Here’s what drivers should know about road closures in the busy, popular national park as the shutdown continues.

Is Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park open amid government shutdown?

What people driving through the country’s most-visited national park amid the shutdown need to know about roads, trails and reservations.
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Laurel Falls Trail is closed, here’s where to go in the Smokies instead

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WATE) — While the famous Laurel Falls Trail is closed and several other trails remain closed due to damage from Helene, there are still many wonderful things to ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to remain operational throughout Nov. 2

The agreement to keep the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP) fully open and operational has been extended through Nov ...

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.