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Parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed because of damage after Hurricane Helene, and remain closed, possibly keeping away some visitors. Preliminary data shows 12,055,376 visits to ...

As much as 14 inches of snow is on the ground in parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the National Park Service says. National Park Service photo This story was originally published ...

The country’s most visited national park got a little less popular in 2024. Just over 12 million people visited the Smokies during 2024, according to preliminary attendance data from the ...

The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

During peak season, the popular national park has 10 to 12 "Volunteers in Park" on its roster for every one National Park ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park ...

However, multiple Great Smoky Mountains National Park roads remain closed due to snow and ice. Newfound Gap, a major road through the Smokies, reopened just before 9 a.m. Jan. 16, the park announced.