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Solar Eclipse At Great Smoky Mountains

July 23, 2017

Solar Eclipse At Great Smoky Mountains National Park Huge Event The solar eclipse at Great Smoky Mountains National Park event is almost here. On Monday August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will take place in the continental United States. It will be visible from West Coast to East Coast, Oregon to South Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is included in the path of the total eclipse. The far western section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will lie in the direct path for a 100% total eclipse. But over 60% of the GSMNPs 522,427 acres will…
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Another Death In GSMNP

June 6, 2017

Another Death In GSMNP Another death in GSMNP has occurred.This is the second death in the last week that has taken place in the national park.  A 56-year-old man may have drowned in Abrams Creek. His body was found by park rangers about 1-2  miles from the Abrams Falls trailhead. He was found and his body was recovered on Saturday. The official cause of death has not been released. The cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner’s report.His name was James Baker of Hanover, PA. The other death was just a week ago. A man died from an…
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Another Ramsey Cascades Waterfall Death

June 1, 2017

Another Ramsey Cascades Waterfall Death From Fall There has been another Ramsey Cascades waterfall death from a fall. An unidentified man has died after falling about 80 feet from the Ramsey Cascades waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 37-year-old man was hiking in the area and was witnessed walking across the top of the waterfall before he fell. By the time park rangers arrived to the scene the man was dead. The accident happened on Sunday but his body was recovered on Monday. Ramsey Falls has been the site of other deaths in the past from falls….
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High Wind Warning Closes GSMNP

May 5, 2017

High Wind Warning Closes GSMNP Yesterday the park service closed the Great Smoky Mountain National Park due to a high wind warning. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning in the early hours of Thursday May 5, 2017. As a front moved through the area winds f 35-55 mph were expected with possible gust up of more than 80mph. Due to the risk of downed trees, tree branches and power lines the park service closed the national park. Driving would be dangerous during these conditions not to mention the heavy rain and low visibility. The storm that brought…
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Synchronous Fireflies 2017 Dates In GSMNP

April 25, 2017

Park Service Announces Synchronous Fireflies 2017 Dates The dates for the synchronous firefly 2017 event at Elkmont this summer are May 30 – June 6, 2017. During these dates the shuttles will run taking those with tickets to Elkmont campgrounds each evening for the firefly viewing event. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park service has announced it will again use the online lottery system for tickets to the annual synchronous firefly event at Elkmont this summer. Dates to this year’s event will be announced on April 25, 2017. The ticket lottery will open on April 28 through May 1. Lottery ticket…
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Dollywood 2017 Season Open Now

March 21, 2017

Dollywood 2017 Season Open Now With New Rides And More The Dollywood 2017 season has opened with new rides, new eats and more fun than ever. Dollywood theme park is located in Pigeon Forge, TN. New for this year are three more rides:The Drop Line, Whistle Punk Chaser and Tail Spin Racer. The Drop Line carries you 200 feet up in the air then suddenly drops back to the ground. This new ride is sure to raise your hair! Another new ride for this year is just for the kids! It’s a coaster just right for them. The ride is…
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Gatlinburg Fire Damage Reports

November 29, 2016

Gatlinburg Fire Damage Reports 11/30/16  8:30PM Update: There have now been 7 deaths as a result of the fires in the Gatlinburg area. Over 700 structures have been affected. More rain arrived this morning but some areas are still smoldering. Our ride thru Wears Valley made the devastation real. Many homes burned to the ground, trees down, power lines down. Some houses still smoldering while right across the road other homes completely untouched. Spoke with many people who lived in the area. One man was at the RV park. His home is more than likely burned down. He lived on…
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Chimney Tops Fire in GSMNP Spreads

November 28, 2016

Chimney Tops Fire in GSMNP Spreads The Chimney Tops fire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is spreading due to the high winds as a front moves toward the mountains bringing  rain tomorrow. The fire area now covers almost 500 acres. The Chimney 2 fire is burning in the Chimney Tops and Bullhead Ridge area. Many parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed due to heavy smoke and fire. This morning park officials closed Newfound Gap Road (US 441 between Gatlinburg, TN and Cherokee, NC). Other roads closed include Cherokee Orchard Rd. and Elkmont Road….
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Fires in NC Mountains and GSMNP

November 14, 2016

Multiple Fires In NC Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains Nearby fires in NC mountains and in the Great Smoky Mountains have closed many trails and other areas. Several trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been temporarily closed due to fires and smoke. One trail is Chimney Tops Trail because of a wildfire burning near the trail summit. Other trails that have been closed due to wildfires until further notice are Sugarland Mountain Trail, Huskey Gap Trail, and Road Prong Trail. The multiple wildfires are resulting in a large amount of smoke that is settling in the valleys…
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GSMNP Web Cams To Enjoy

November 1, 2016

GSMNP Web Cams To Enjoy Here are just a few of the most popular GSMNP web cams to enjoy. Its fun to view the webcams in autumn to check on the fall foliage progression in and around the mountains. And in winter it fun to see if or how much snow the areas got. Here are just a few of the most popular webcam to get you started! To see all the links please go to Great Smoky Mountains Guide Web Cams. Enjoy the views from these Great Smoky Mountains webcam links located in and around the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg,…
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