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Why Great Smoky Mountains National Park Has Such A Long Fall Color Season: The Science of Elevation Diversity

If you look at any list of the top national parks for fall foliage, Tennessee and North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park is almost certain to be one of the top picks. Located in the ...
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Visitors enjoy Smokies fall foliage while the park stays open through the government shutdown

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Fall foliage is coming out across the Smokies, and even with the on-going government shutdown, the park remains open to explore, allowing fall’s biggest show to draw in huge ...
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This Scenic Railroad Through the Mountains Is One of the Best Leaf-Peeping Trips in the U.S.—and It Goes Through an Iconic National Park

Some of the best fall foliage can be found in North Carolina, in places such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and Fontana Lake. Thankfully, there's a way that you can ...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through October amid government shutdown

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain fully open and operational through Nov. 2 amid the federal government shutdown.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park facilities will close in the government shutdown

A federal government shutdown will close facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Roads and trails will likely stay open, but services like restrooms and trash pickup will stop. Most ...