Tag Archives: Great Smoky Mountains

A man suffered a medical emergency and died while hiking Alum Cave Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday. Park Rangers responded to a report of man in cardiac distress on Alum Cave Trail just before 10 a.m. on July 15, 2017. A hiker identified as 47-year-old Phillip Basset Davenport, from Nashville, was hiking down the Alum ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce that several of our dedicated Volunteers in Park (VIP) received regional recognition for their outstanding service. Volunteers Raymond Palmer, Frank March, Daniel Metcalf, and the Centennial Volunteer Ambassador group were selected as recipients of Southeast Regional Service Awards for their exemplary service from over 42,000 volunteers who donated their time, ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced a half-day closure of Cades Cove Loop Road on Thursday, June 29, 2017 due to a critical maintenance issue. The half-day closure will begin at sunrise and remain in effect till noon. No other work is planned at this time. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians should expect the road to be closed to all use ...

Vandalism is an ongoing problem in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and rangers are currently investigating an incident in which a man was reportedly photographed vandalizing a tree. A hiker along the Gatlinburg Trail snapped photos of a man allegedly using a knife to carve away the bark of a tree. According to Park Ranger Jamie Sanders, the incident ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently recruiting for volunteers to assist the Trails Forever trail crew for a rehabilitation project on the Rainbow Falls Trail. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers must register at least one week in advance by contacting Trails and Facilities Volunteer Coordinator, Adam Monroe, by email or phone. ...

The 2017 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 10 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is again teaming up with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a special program on Birds of Prey at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room. Michael Skinner, executive director of the Balsam Mountain Trust, will conduct an hour-long Birds of Prey program beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017. This program will provide visitors with an ...

In response to numerous calls from concerned citizens regarding sightings of black bear cubs seen alone, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is issuing a reminder to residents and visitors that a cub that is alone might be that way for a good reason. A mother bear, otherwise known as a sow, typically gives birth to as many as four cubs while ...

The 27th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week begins Tuesday in Pigeon Forge, offering a variety of workshops, lectures, seminars, concerts, hikes and other activities designed to introduce or reacquaint participants of all ages with the great outdoors. Featuring more than 220 free sessions spanning five days, Pigeon Forge’s award-winning Wilderness Wildlife Week is set for May 9-13, 2017. The event is ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park released a schedule for work to be performed on the Gatlinburg Bypass and Spur in May and June. Park officials announced intermittent closures of the access ramp leading from the southbound Spur to the Gatlinburg Bypass, Monday through Friday, beginning May 3 through May 12, 2017. The temporary, short-term closures are necessary for the installation ...