Smoky Mountain Interstate Wildlife Crossing
Smoky Mountain Interstate Wildlife Crossing project plans to facilitate safe passage for area wildlife. Insuring a better way for wildlife to traverse the Pigeon River Gorge is the goal of the I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project designed to prevent close encounters of the fatal kind between animals and autos.
Continue reading…Cades Cove Car Ban
Cades Cove car ban. Smoky Mountains officials announce the extension of the pilot project in Cades Cove continuing vehicle-free access on the Cades Cove Loop Road on Wednesdays from May 5 through September 1, 2021. Park managers implemented this weekly, full-day opportunity in 2020 in an effort to improve the visitor experience. The project reduces congestion associated with vehicle-free mornings that were previously offered until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Continue reading…Great Smoky Mountains National Park Nudist Colony Bares All
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Nudist Colony Bares All. Great Smoky Mountain officials announce the grand opening of the new Cades Cove nudist colony. Colony visitors swing into the region prepared to let it all hang out in this unprecedented eruption of decadence!
Continue reading…Smoky Mountain Earth Day Trash Pick Up
Smoky Mountain Earth Day Trash Pick Up will be held on Earth Day, April 22, 2021. This year Earth day reminds us to take care of and appreciate our planet — whether it’s cleaning up litter, planting trees, recycling, repurposing, going for a walk in a green space, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the amazing beauty of our natural world.
