Name: GSMNP warns about traffic as visitors stop to watch elk, bears
Uploaded: 10/19/2019 10:58:14 PM
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Description: There's a lot going on in the Smokies right now, and it's causing traffic backups. The park is reminding visitors to view wildlife safely.

GSMNP warns about traffic as visitors stop to watch elk, bears

There's a lot going on in the Smokies right now, and it's causing traffic backups. The park is reminding visitors to view wildlife safely.

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