Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say two suspects were caught illegally harvesting 688 ginseng roots, weighing about eight pounds. One had 167 roots, and the other had 521. Because ginseng can take up to 10 years to mature and may live for more than 75 years, illegal harvesting harms the environment. All plants, wildlife, …
The Great Smoky Mountains allows educators to bring their students on a virtual field trip to the national park. The park offers free distance learning programs for K-12 classrooms and home-schooled students nationwide through February. Several different seminar-style virtual Smokies-themed programs are available this winter. A complete list of virtual programs is available on the …
Officials with the National Park Service decided to close The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday in advance of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning on Monday. Officials announced that Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads to protect visitors, employees, and …
