Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers Asked To Postpone Thru-Hikes
Appalachian Trail thru hikers asked to cancel hikes to avoid Corona Virus risks.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers Close
GSMNP visitor centers close to slow Corona virus.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers Close March 17, 2020. The closures are in response to efforts to inhibit the spread of the COVID – 19 (Corona) virus. The closures include the Sugarlands, Oconaluftee and Cades Cove Visitors Centers until further notice.
Great Smoky National Park officials are heeding guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. The facilities are being shuttered to ensure the safety of park staff and visitors.
Smoky Mountain Region Coronavirus Closings
Smoky Mountain region coronavirus closings and cancellations.
Smoky Mountain Region Coronavirus Closings as of March 16, 2020. As the nation and the world brace for the effects of the COVID-19 virus the Smoky Mountain region is taking measures to protect the public. Many major events and gatherings are being cancelled or postponed as concerns grow in East Tennessee. Officials are urging large gatherings be put on hold as the number of confirmed cases in the United State continue to rise. Large group gatherings are believed to increase the chance of infection and should be avoided.
The following businesses and events will be closed, cancelled or postponed.
Park Recruits Trail Volunteers
GSMNP recruits hiking trail volunteers.
Park Recruits Trail Volunteers. Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses over 500,000 square miles and boasts 848 miles of maintained hiking trails. Volunteers are being recruited to “adopt a trail.” Participants will be asked to hike a single designated trail a minimum of four times a year and submit a report on their findings.
Great Smoky Mountains Considers Cades Cove Car Ban Changes
Cades Cove car ban allows you to take a break without all the noise and traffic.
