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Newfound Gap Road/U.S. 441 is closed for a rockslide underneath the roadway, leaving it unstable, near the Alum Cave ...
Earlier today, the National Park Service announced in a news release that Newfound Gap Road (US441) in the Great Smoky ...
Find out why America's most popular national park welcomes millions of visitors every year and why this gem is renowned for ...
A landslide closed a busy highway in the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains late Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, National Park ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the mountain ridges of Tennessee and North Carolina, drawing visitors from ...
There have been more than 150 crashes this year. Rangers will be stationed throughout the park to slow drivers down.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited one in the United States – and it’s a paradise for outdoor fun. From scenic drives to challenging hikes, check out all the things you ...
Great Smoky Mountians National Park ranks as No. 2 in U.S. for wildlife sightings The Smokies are home to more than 19,000 species There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains ...
The National Park Service can’t charge an entrance fee into Great Smoky Mountains National Park because of Newfound Gap Road (also known as U.S. 441) and Little River Road.
With few exceptions, all vehicles parking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than 15 minutes now need a parking tag as part of the park's new Park It Forward program.
The Great Smoky Mountains is, by far, the most popular national park. In 2015 it welcomed about 11 million visitors, nearly twice as many as second-ranked Grand Canyon.