SOCIAL MEDIA

District Attorney Issues Statement on Chimney Tops 2 Fire: Charges Dropped

Friday, June 30, 2017

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The following is a statement issued today by James B. Dunn, District Attorney, Fourth Judicial District: For the past seven months, an investigation has been underway into the origin, cause and consequences of a fire that started on November 23, 20165, in an area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park referred to the Chimney Tops. The investigation is now complete the investigation was led by...
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USDA Announces $20 Million for Jobs for Young People, Veterans

Friday, June 23, 2017

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USDA and partners committed $20 million in 21st Century Conservation Service Corps partnership agreements to provide 4,000 work opportunities for youth, young adults and veterans up to 35 years old, a move that will help the U.S. Forest Service accomplish mission-critical infrastructure and landscape restoration projects on the ground. The U.S. Forest Service is one of seventeen USDA Agencies. The...
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Total Solar Eclipse Will Cross Thru Cherokee National Forest

Monday, June 19, 2017

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On August 21, 2017 at approximately 2:30 pm EDT a total eclipse of the sun will pass over parts of southeast Tennessee. What some are calling the "Great American Eclipse" will pass over 12 states, including Tennessee. The eclipse (partial) will be visible throughout the United Sates. A 70 mile wide path of total darkness begins in Oregon and exits the nation at South Carolina. Areas within the 70...
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Shenandoah National Park Announces a Fee Free Day on June 17 in Honor of Park Neighbor Day

Friday, June 16, 2017

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Shenandoah National Park will waive entrance fees for all park visitors on Saturday, June 17 in celebration of Park Neighbor Day, an annual event held on the third Saturday of June to honor our neighbors who live in the counties and gateway communities surrounding the Park. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Big Meadows Wayside (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to learn...
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Volunteers Needed for Rainbow Falls Trail Rehabilitation

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently recruiting for volunteers to assist the Trails Forever trail crew for a rehabilitation project on the Rainbow Falls Trail. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers must register at least one week in advance by contacting Trails and Facilities Volunteer Coordinator, Adam Monroe, by email or phone. The...
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After the Fire, the Smoky Mountains Surge Back

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

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The following is a guest blog from Gatlinburg Falls Resort: Spring 2017 brought good news for anyone worried about Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park experienced headline-grabbing wildfires in December 2016, leaving many who love the park worried about its condition. We’re happy to report that both GSMNP and the city of Gatlinburg have recovered nicely. The forest floor is recovering...
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Nantahala and Pisgah To Hold Open Houses On Forest Plan Revisions

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

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The U.S. Forest Service will hold open houses across the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests from late June to early August to provide the public with opportunities to talk with Forest Service staff about local issues, district projects, and the Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan revision. "Public attendance at meetings like these helps us to understand your needs, concerns, and values and helps...
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