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Statement from Blue Ridge Parkway on the Resumption of Winter Operations

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff along the Blue Ridge Parkway resumed regular winter operations beginning Monday, January 28, 2019. The National Park Service reminds visitors to remain patient as Parkway staff begin to assess road conditions on the sections of Parkway that remain closed due to debris and winter weather conditions. “Employees along the entire Blue Ridge Parkway...
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Smokies Resumes Full Operations

Monday, January 28, 2019

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With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Great Smoky Mountains National Park resumed regular operations beginning Saturday, January 26. Many basic services were accessible to visitors on weekends and holiday periods throughout the shutdown period using a combination of partner funds and revenue generated by recreation fees. Park visitor centers are now accessible seven days a week...
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Statement on reopening of national parks following the lapse of appropriations

Saturday, January 26, 2019

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Statement on reopening of national parks following the lapse of appropriations, attributable to P. Daniel Smith, Deputy Director, National Park Service: Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, the National Park Service is preparing to resume regular operations nationwide though the schedule for individual parks may vary depending on staff size and complexity of operations. Many...
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Brings Greater Focus to Importance of Wild East Coast Landscapes

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is inviting nature lovers everywhere to celebrate the beauty and importance of eastern United States landscapes with the launch of “Wild East,” an initiative bringing greater attention to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and the lands surrounding its 2,192-mile length from Maine to Georgia. Wild East highlights the wildlife, forests, night skies and other natural...
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Friends of the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountains Association to Reopen Park Visitor Centers for MLK Jr. Weekend

Friday, January 18, 2019

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Friends of the Smokies announced Friday that it will temporarily fund the reopening of Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg, Tenn., and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, N.C., from Friday through Monday, Jan. 18-21. Visitation to the park is expected to increase during these dates due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. Both visitor centers will be open Friday from 9 a.m....
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Mysterious Vanishings in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Friday, January 18, 2019

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The following is a guest blog from the Eco Bear Biohazard Cleaning Company: The Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the United States. It greets more than 10 million visitors annually. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park consists of over 522,000 acres, and sits along the state line between Tennessee and North Carolina. Although the vast majority of visitors to the park...
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"Ramble On: A History of Hiking" Now Available on Kindle eBook

Thursday, January 17, 2019

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I’m very excited to announce that my new book on the rich history of hiking is now available on Kindle eBook. Ramble On: A History of Hiking was originally published as a print-only book back in September. As of today, it's now available as an eBook.

Ramble On: A History of Hiking is the first broad historical overview of hiking in one volume. Among the variety of topics discussed about the early years of hiking, the book chronicles hiking’s roots in alpinism and mountaineering, the societal trends that fostered its growth, some of the early hikers from the 19th century, the first trails built specifically for hiking, the formation of the first hiking clubs, as well as the evolution of hiking gear and apparel. It also includes anecdotal stories of trail development in some of our oldest and most iconic national parks, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

If you would like to read a short excerpt from the book on the "True Realities of Women’s Hiking Attire During The Victorian Era", please click here. You can also read published reviews from the Appalachian Mountain Club and the National Parks Traveler.

To order your copy now, please click here. Once again, thank you very much!



Jeff
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Ramble On: A History of Hiking
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Smokies to Restore Accessibility and Some Basic Visitor Services

Monday, January 14, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced today that recently closed areas of the park will once again be accessible to visitors beginning yesterday, January 13. Some basic visitor services, including campgrounds and restrooms, will reopen using revenue generated by recreation fees. Areas that have been recently closed but that will be accessible to park visitors in the near future include: •...
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Upcoming Friends of the Smokies Events For Hikers

Thursday, January 10, 2019

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The Friends of the Smokies will be holding several events for hikers across North Carolina over the next several weeks. This includes Smokies 101 and the Smokies 900-Miler Challenge Panel. The Smokies 101 program will discuss the park's iconic trails, day-hiking tips and ideas, wildlife viewing opportunities, information about the Appalachian Trail, as well as suggestions for camping. They will...
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First Day Hikes Break State Park Records

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

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First Day Hikes offered at all of North Carolina’s state parks on New Year’s Day brought a record 3,859 people to join 57 guided hikes across the state. Mild, dry weather made the hikes more attractive than those in 2018, which were marred by rain and winter weather. To start the new year, hundreds of dogs, two llamas and a goat joined their human companions on various hikes. Participants ranged...
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Statement on Protecting National Parks while Providing the American People Continued Access during the Lapse of Appropriations

Monday, January 7, 2019

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The following is a statement from P. Daniel Smith, Deputy Director of the National Park Service: “During the lapse of appropriations, the men and women of the National Park Service who have remained on duty have gone to incredible lengths to keep America’s iconic national parks as accessible as possible to the American public. Thanks to the strong relationships that many national parks have built...
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Rabid Black Bear Found Dead in NC

Friday, January 4, 2019

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A black bear found dead in Hyde County has tested positive for rabies — the first known case of a rabies positive black bear in the state, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Johnny Dale, of Fairfield, contacted the Commission on Dec. 17 after finding the yearling male bear dead at his game feeder. Dale reported he first observed the male bear the day before at his game feeder...
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10 Amazing Things to do in Gatlinburg

Thursday, January 3, 2019

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The following is a guest blog from Westgate Resort: Great Smoky Mountains National Park No trip to Gatlinburg is complete without a visit to the extraordinary Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Indeed, this national treasure is a primary reason why innumerable people come to Gatlinburg every year. Indeed, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country,...
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