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Smoky Mountain Lakeview Drive Opens. GSMNP is rehabilitating Lakeview Drive in North Carolina through Great American Outdoor Act funding. Lakeview Drive will open to vehicles on November 16, 2023 at 12 p.m. Visitors should plan for temporary single-lane closures and periodic closures of some parking areas as construction is completed.
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Cades Cove Loop Lope will be held Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 11 a.m. The park’s philanthropic partner, Friends of the Smokies, will host the annual event. The race gives registered runners a chance to run a 3.1- or 10-mile loop course in Cades Cove.
Continue reading…Smoky Mountain Veterans Day Free Parking! In honor of Veterans Day, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains will not be required to display or buy a parking tag on Saturday, November 11, 2023. This day will be the last free day of free parking for 2023 in the Smokies and throughout the National Park Service.
Continue reading…Gatlinburg Winter Magic And Chili Cookoff. Join us for the kickoff of Gatlinburg’s Winter Magic at the 34th Chili Cookoff presented by Bush’s Chili Beans. Mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild to wild and spicy will be offered. Gatlinburg will host this annual event on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 5PM to 8 PM at the Shade Tree Parking lot (120 Airport Road, Gatlinburg). Attendees will enjoy free, live entertainment offered throughout the event and Bush’s Beans “Duke the Dog” will make a special appearance!
Continue reading…Volunteers Needed For Fontana Lake Clean Up. Volunteers are needed Friday, November 3, 2023 through Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gear, boats, and lunch will be provided. Volunteers can meet at either of the following locations:
