A Great Smoky Mountain National Park volunteer of more than 20 years was found dead this week after failing to return from a backcountry camping trip. When Ann Houghton didn’t show up for her volunteer shift at the Smokies visitor center, friends and coworkers who were trying to reach her discovered she had never returned […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains rise along the Tennessee–North Carolina border. Established in 1926, the national park preserves its world-renowned beauty and diverse ecosystem.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in the United States because of its accessibility. A major north-south highway, US 441, runs through the park, giving travelers an opportunity to experience the wonders on their journeys.
Basic Information
Entrance Fee: No entrance fee, but parking tags are required for all vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes.
Size: 816.280 square miles (522,419 acres) with six entrances.
Operating Schedule: The park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, some secondary roads, campgrounds, and other visitor facilities close in winter.
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