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The Great Smoky Mountains' Once-Thriving Gem Is Now An Abandoned Town Full Of Eerie Beauty

Tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains lies a ghostly remnant of a bygone era - a hauntingly beautiful place where nature ...

What has the government shutdown meant for Knoxville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Many federal agencies are stuck in a holding pattern as they wait to see how long the ongoing government shutdown could last now that it's well into Week 2. East Tennessee – home to McGhee ...

These Locals Have Stepped in to Keep Country's Most Visited National Park Fully Open

While the federal government shutdown has furloughed federal employees and canceled programs at national parks across the ...

The most visited national park is staying open during the government shutdown

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, spanning the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, remains open during the ...

Drought lowers Mississippi River levels again, disrupting shipping

Water levels on portions of the Mississippi and lower Ohio rivers have dropped low enough to significantly hinder shipping ...

Several states are working to keep their National Parks open during the government shutdown

With the government shutdown on day 10, some states across the country are working to keep those parks open. That funding is temporary and places a strain on economies that rely on money generated by ...
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This Rustic Breakfast Joint In Tennessee Serves Up The Best Biscuits And Gravy You’ll Ever Taste

The menu at Crockett’s is a love letter to Appalachian breakfast traditions, printed on paper that looks appropriately weathered and featuring categories with names like “Hen Fruit” (that’s eggs for ...
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‘Get friendly with the stars’: In Colorado, more than 30 places are working toward Dark Sky certifications

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco ...