Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Autumn In Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks

While units of the National Park System out in the East and Midwest have the market cornered for spectacular fall color, there are parks in the West which enjoy autumnal-hued foliage as well. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California are great parks for a little leaf peeping out West.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 12th, 2025

Partnership Will Help Keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park Open Until January

A partnership of state and local entities will provide funding to keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open from November 3 through January 4 amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2025

Local Support To Keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park Open Through November 2

Support from communities and organizations surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park will enable the park to remain open through November 2 if the federal government isn't funded before then.

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By NPT Staff - October 17th, 2025

Agreement Extended To Fund Great Smoky Mountains National Park Through October 19

An addendum to an original agreement between Sevier County, Tennessee, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the National Park Service has been signed to continue funding full operations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park through Sunday, October 19, 2025.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - October 8th, 2025

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fully Open For Fall Color Season

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be fully open for the fall color season thanks to support from state and local governments, the Cherokee nation, and Friends of the Smokies.

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By NPT Staff - October 3rd, 2025

Park Friends Groups Offer A Variety Of Responses To The Government Shutdown

The recent government shutdown has all but shuttered U.S. national parks. While the parks are to remain open, staffing will be minimal, with visitor centers, restrooms, and facility buildings remaining closed for the duration of the shutdown. In spite of the challenges facing parks, some park friends groups are trying to strike an optimistic tone.

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By Jennifer Roberts - October 2nd, 2025

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Trying To Find A Workaround During Shutdown

Tennessee and North Carolina are coming together to try to find a way to fully open Great Smoky Mountains National Park, despite the recent government shutdown.

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By NPT Staff - October 2nd, 2025

UPDATE | Gatlinburg Bypass At Great Smoky Mountains Is Now Open

The Gatlinburg Bypass in Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed as crews continue cleanup efforts following a significant landslide that occurred the morning of Saturday, September 27.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - September 29th, 2025

What To Know About Visiting Great Smoky Mountains For Fall Colors

October is peak season for fall colors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here's a list of pro tips to help plan your visit.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 29th, 2025

UPDATE | Rangers Find Man's Body At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park have found the body of a 21-year-old man last seen in Nashville, Tennessee, last Thursday.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 21st, 2025

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