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The National Park Service is seeking the public's input on proposed improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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The 2026 Tremont Writers Conference, jointly produced by Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont and Smokies Life, will ...

Smokies backcountry permits shift to Recreation.gov April 30; small booking fee and thru‑hiker price changes ahead.

The beauty of our mountains in western North Carolina draws outdoor enthusiasts from all over to explore the mountain trail ...

The system for how people get backcountry camping permits for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is changing. Starting on April 30, the Great Smoky Mountains ...

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