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Popular places to see fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains

Popular places to see fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Popular places to see fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains

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Spend fall break enjoying 'the peaceful side of the Smokies'

Avoid Sevier County traffic and head up to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park through Blount County!
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to host weekend Smokies Service Days

The park said each project will provide tasks appropriate for a wide range of ages, though some may have restrictions, and will last for 3 to 4 hours on Saturdays.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Friends Across the Mountains: Trails crew maintains hiking in the Smokies

John Becker introduces us to the talented crew behind the work that happens to keep the trails in America's most popular national park in good shape.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Leaves begin changing colors in the Great Smoky Mountains

In the higher elevations, visitors were thrilled to see oranges, reds and yellows. An expert said the colors will likely peak around Halloween.
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Baby cubs play together in a hammock

Seems like some rambunctious cubs were having a fun time trying to figure out this hammock in the smokies.
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Leaves begin changing colors in the Great Smoky Mountains

In the higher elevations, visitors were thrilled to see oranges, reds and yellows. An expert said the colors will likely peak around Halloween.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Friends Across the Mountain: Smokies work to keep bears and humans safe

We're partnering with friends of the Smokies to show you some of their projects in the mountains. You can head to the Friends of the Smokies website to donate.
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Fall foliage is making its way to East TN!

Gatlinburg shared the fall colors on its Facebook page.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park Service seeking public input on future Foothills Parkway construction, improvements

The new proposed Foothills Parkway section, 8D, would extend the parkway for 9.8 miles from Wears Valley to the Spur near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
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Couple injured in bear attack near Folk Art Center in Asheville

Park officials have closed down trails and prohibited food near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Park rangers are currently searching for the bear.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

GSMNP looking for public input on newly proposed rules and routes for air tours over the Smokies

The National Park Service is working with the FAA to set rules for air tours over parks to ensure they don't impact wildlife, visitors or cultural sites.