The U.S. Forest Service has closed the Nantahala River to all commercial rafting and kayaking operations due to dangerous conditions from a landslide.
Author: Karen Chávez, Asheville Citizen Times
Great Smoky Mountains campgrounds, facility openings delayed this spring due to shutdown
The government shutdown is causing delays in the spring openings of campgrounds and other facilities at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Springtime in the Great Smokies means synchronous firefly extravaganza is coming soon
Great Smoky Mountains National Park sets date for synchronous firefly viewing lottery dates.