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Knoxville 12-year-old spends 8 years hiking Smokies with his father
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Father and son finish more than 800 miles of Great Smoky Mountains trails
Kevin Akard started the goal 8 years ago when his son Luke was just 4 years old.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
'Smokies Hikes for Healing' will discuss racism, diversity
Superintendent Cassius Cash said he wants to lead eight hikes in the national park for groups to have meaningful discussions about race and diversity.
Local News
Smokies 'Hikes for Healing' takes meaningful steps for racism conversations
Great Smoky Mountains Superintendent Cassius Cash hopes to share meaningful perspectives on race and diversity while leading hikes through the national park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
"Smokies Hikes for Healing" has conversations on racism and diversity
As the country continues to confront complex issues of racism and diversity, the superintendent of the Great Smoky Mountains says the national park can help.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great American Outdoors Act goes to president to sign
A bill dedicating almost $2 billion a year to national parks is on its way to the president's desk.
Outdoors
Bill dedicating around $2 billion for national parks to be signed into law
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander sponsored the Great American Outdoors Act. He said it will help with a maintenance backlog in the Smokies and other parks.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains to host "Hikes for Healing," conversations about race and diversity
The Superintendent of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host hikes with up to 10 people, where they can openly explore sensitive topics.
Local News
New mural in Downtown Knoxville depicts 'Windows to the Smokies'
Artist Megan Lingerfelt designed the piece to capture architectural elements from all over the city including St. John's Cathedral and The Oliver Hotel.
Coronavirus
Cherokee chief welcomes Sevier County mask mandate
The EBCI chief applauds the Sevier County mask mandate and predicts and adjustment period based on the tribe's experience requiring face coverings since June 26.
Coronavirus
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians chief welcomes Sevier County mask mandate
The EBCI chief welcomes the Sevier County mask mandate. He predicts an adjustment period based on the tribe's experience requiring face coverings since June 26.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GSMNP welcomes new Deputy Chief of Resource Education
Kyriazis will begin her new assignment at the Smokies on July 19, 2020, according to GSMNP.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Father and son finish more than 800 miles of Great Smoky Mountains trails
Kevin Akard started the goal 8 years ago when his son Luke was just 4 years old.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
'Smokies Hikes for Healing' will discuss racism, diversity
Superintendent Cassius Cash said he wants to lead eight hikes in the national park for groups to have meaningful discussions about race and diversity.
Local News
Smokies 'Hikes for Healing' takes meaningful steps for racism conversations
Great Smoky Mountains Superintendent Cassius Cash hopes to share meaningful perspectives on race and diversity while leading hikes through the national park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
"Smokies Hikes for Healing" has conversations on racism and diversity
As the country continues to confront complex issues of racism and diversity, the superintendent of the Great Smoky Mountains says the national park can help.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great American Outdoors Act goes to president to sign
A bill dedicating almost $2 billion a year to national parks is on its way to the president's desk.
Outdoors
Bill dedicating around $2 billion for national parks to be signed into law
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander sponsored the Great American Outdoors Act. He said it will help with a maintenance backlog in the Smokies and other parks.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains to host "Hikes for Healing," conversations about race and diversity
The Superintendent of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host hikes with up to 10 people, where they can openly explore sensitive topics.
Local News
New mural in Downtown Knoxville depicts 'Windows to the Smokies'
Artist Megan Lingerfelt designed the piece to capture architectural elements from all over the city including St. John's Cathedral and The Oliver Hotel.
Coronavirus
Cherokee chief welcomes Sevier County mask mandate
The EBCI chief applauds the Sevier County mask mandate and predicts and adjustment period based on the tribe's experience requiring face coverings since June 26.
Coronavirus
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians chief welcomes Sevier County mask mandate
The EBCI chief welcomes the Sevier County mask mandate. He predicts an adjustment period based on the tribe's experience requiring face coverings since June 26.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GSMNP welcomes new Deputy Chief of Resource Education
Kyriazis will begin her new assignment at the Smokies on July 19, 2020, according to GSMNP.
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