Cades Cove and Sugarlands Visitors Center were closed in the shutdown, but government groups and nonprofits are paying for ...

Some services will be limited during the government shutdown, the National Park Service says. But NC tourism officials urge ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail are mostly open, but visitors should expect changes.

A day into the federal government shutdown, there is more clarity on what visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can expect.

The outdoor economy is more than gear and trails,” Amy Allison, North Carolina Outdoor Economy Office director, said during a recent conference.