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Big South Fork NRRA Camping Fees Will Increase Effective January 1, 2018

Monday, December 18, 2017

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will implement new camping fees beginning January 1, 2018, for both Bandy Creek and Blue Heron campgrounds. The rate per night for camping has not increased in price since 2007. Fee rates are based on a study of comparable sites in the surrounding area to ensure that increases are appropriate and competitive with current market conditions. Public...
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Food and Refuse Storage Requirements Implemented in Cherokee National Forest

Friday, December 15, 2017

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USDA Forest Service officials have implemented a Forest Order for the entire Cherokee National Forest to minimize black bear-human encounters and interactions. The order prohibits possessing or leaving food, bear attractant, or refuse unless it is possessed properly or stored properly. The Order was issued to provide for visitor safety and the conservation of bears. For full news release click here. In...
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Tips Sought for Recent Fire at Historic Cabins in Elkmont

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

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Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are seeking witnesses who may have information about a recent human-caused fire that damaged cabins in the Elkmont Historic District of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. US Park Rangers responded to an initial report of the fire at about 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The damaged cabins are located...
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41st Annual Festival of Christmas Past Program

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the 41st annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration scheduled on Saturday, December 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association, is free to the public. The festival will include old-time mountain music, traditional shape note singing, mountain craft demonstrations,...
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