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Updates on Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

Posted: 01 Sep , 2020

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park began reopening on May 9! The park will open in phases, the first including many of the trails and roads in the park. The first phase lasted 2 weeks. The second phase kicked off on May 19 with the opening of Clingmans Dome, and more continues to reopen. On Sept. 3, the latest reopenings in the park will occur. Here is everything we know about the reopening:

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Smoky Mountain Fire Relief – How to Help

Posted: 01 Dec , 2016

The Smoky Mountains just endured what Governor Bill Haslam called “the largest fire in the state of Tennessee in 100 years.” Over 15,000 acres were burnt and over 700 structures have been reported as damaged or destroyed in Sevier County. Click here to see our feature article that includes photos, videos, and a list of confirmations from businesses that were either damaged or still standing. As the fires have been contained, relief efforts have kicked in and, in true Volunteer spirit, there has been an overwhelming desire from all over to provide support and relief for those in need. If you have a desire to provide donations to help those in need in the Smoky Mountain areas, below are multiple ways for you to help in the relief efforts.

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Fire and Smoke in Gatlinburg TN

Posted: 28 Nov , 2016

During the Smoky Mountain Fire of November, 2016 we created this post to record the events as they happened by curating the numerous social media posts as they poured in through facebook, twitter, and instagram. A fire that started out small on the Chimney Tops Trail was dramatically fueled by low humidity and high winds throughout the day on Monday, November 28, 2016. Wind gusts were recorded up to 80mph, which cause trees to knock down power lines around Gatlinburg, which sparked separate, non-related fires.

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Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise Coming Soon?

Posted: 16 Nov , 2016

A few years ago, plans to build a Margaritaville hotel and restaurant in Gatlinburg came to a halt when Pigeon Forge passed their “liquor by the drink” laws. Margaritaville Island Hotel and restaurant opened at The Island in Pigeon Forge, instead, and both have been a huge success ever since. With the amount of success they have seen, there are plans currently getting approvals to open a brand new Margaritaville hotel and new restaurant in downtown Gatlinburg! Below, we break down what we know so far.

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VIDEO – Elk Spars with Photographer in the Smoky Mountains

Posted: 14 Nov , 2013

This video of a young bull elk “sparring” with a photographer was captured in November 2013 in the Cataloochee Valley of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The photographer was snapping photos along the roadside when this elk took an interest in him and approached him. Elk can charge at a rate of 45mph and can be lethal, so the photographer hunkered down hoping the bull elk would lose interest. What happened next turned from “playful sparring” and escalated from there. Check out the video below to see what happened!

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park OPEN

Posted: 17 Oct , 2013

UPDATED Thursday October 17, 2013 – With the government shutdown now over, the federal government has completely opened back up which means all of the national parks including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open once again. This includes all hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, overlooks, etc. The opening takes place right at the peak of the fall colors at the highest elevations of the Smokies so it’s a perfect time to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall colors in the Great Smoky Mountains!

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Welcome to Gatlinburg TN Guide

Posted: 19 Mar , 2012

If you plan to visit Gatlinburg, TN and are wondering where the best places to eat, stay, shop, and play are then you have come to the right place! As this guide grows, you will soon discover the best restaurants, attractions, lodging, and more as well as discover how to find the best Gatlinburg coupons and discount tickets to save money on all sorts of things in Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

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