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Word from the Smokies: Look Rock offers grand views of a modernizing national park

Word from the Smokies: Cicada emergence offers rare community science opportunity

During the summer of 2011, billions of cicada eggs hatched inside tree twigs across the Southeast. The hatchlings, called nymphs, dropped down and bur.

Roads And Facilities Start To Reopen Across Great Smoky Mountains National Park

After assessing conditions and removing downed trees, debris and other hazards, park rangers and park maintenance staff have started reopening roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Park closes roads, officials vigilant amid fire threat

SEVIERVILLE — Firefighters across Sevier County were on alert and the National Park Service closed Great Smoky Mountains National Park Monday due to forecasts calling for strong winds in the

Park campgrounds and roadways to close in advance of high winds and red flag warning

In advance of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads to protect visitors, employees and park resources. “Employee and visitor safety is our only priority,” said Superintend