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2026-10-02

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National Park ServiceOct 2, 2026

Additional Airlifts Planned for LeConte Lodge Recreation Building Demolition Project Oct. 6-9

A map of the closure points around Mt. Le Conte during scheduled airlifts. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is planning additional airlifts from Oct. 6-9 to remove materials from the demolished LeConte Lodge Recreation Building. The scheduled airlifts are expected to occur between 9 a.m. and noon each day. In the event of hazardous weather, the park may delay airlifts or extend the time beyond the scheduled flight window. The park continues to work around adverse weather conditions, prioritizing the safety of everyone involved.

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2026-09-30

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2026

Cumberland Gap Announces Rare Tour for 30th Anniversary of Cumberland Gap Tunnel

Tunnel entrance view with the mountain surrounding it — National Park Service · Original image and credit

From October 16 to 18, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Cumberland Gap Tunnel by offering visitors a rare, behind-the-scenes experience.

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2026-09-29

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National Park ServiceSep 29, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Completes Reconstruction of Historic John Messer Barn in Greenbrier

A group of people cuts a ceremonial red ribbon while standing inside a newly-built historical barn — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, has completed a full reconstruction of the historic John Messer Barn in Greenbrier following extensive storm damage. Park leadership, Friends of the Smokies leadership and descendants of the Greenbrier community celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 28.

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2026-09-25

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National Park ServiceSep 25, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Plans Maintenance on Gatlinburg Spur from Sept. 28-Oct. 1

A large tractor mows grass along a busy road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will complete essential maintenance along the Gatlinburg Spur starting Sept. 28. This work will enhance roadside vistas for visitors who drive on the Gatlinburg Spur. This will require temporary single-lane closures to allow park staff to safely and efficiently complete this work.

Official NPS source

2026-09-23

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National Park ServiceSep 23, 2026

Construction Begins on East Brotherton Road in Chickamauga Battlefield

Beginning September 23, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will close East Brotherton Road, between Alexander's Bridge Road and Jay's Mill Road, for construction within Chickamauga Battlefield.

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2026-09-21

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National Park ServiceSep 21, 2026

Live Music to Commemorate 164th Anniversary of Battle of Corinth

Three men in black stand in front of a brick wall. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Join Shiloh for an evening of music to commemorate the 164th Battle of Corinth anniversary.

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2026-09-17

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National Park ServiceSep 17, 2026

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Closed to Visitors Sept. 24 for Mowing

A winding mountain road under tall trees, with the sun shining through the leaves. There is tall grass on the sides of the road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will temporarily close Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail on Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to safely complete roadside mowing and other maintenance.

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2026-09-14

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National Park ServiceSep 14, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reminds Visitors to View Elk and Black Bears Safely this Fall

A collage of two photos. On the left: two bull elk clashing antlers. On the right: A black bear in a grassy area. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors to view wildlife safely as elk and black bear activity increases this fall. Autumn offers opportunities to witness elk during their annual breeding season, known as the rut, and to observe bears feeding on fall food sources. While these experiences can be amazing to witness, they also require caution, awareness and respect for wildlife.

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National Park ServiceSep 14, 2026

Shiloh Seeks Volunteers for National Public Lands Day

National Park Service · Original image and credit

On Sept. 26, Shiloh National Military Park invites the public to join the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for National Public Lands Day.

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2026-09-11

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National Park ServiceSep 11, 2026

Additional Airlifts Planned For LeConte Lodge Recreation Building Demolition Sept. 14-18

A map of the closure points around Mt. Le Conte during scheduled airlifts. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is planning additional airlifts to from Sept. 14-18 to remove materials from the demolished LeConte Lodge Recreation Building.

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National Park ServiceSep 11, 2026

Temporary Closures on Little River Road Sept. 15 and 17 for Road Maintenance

Three construction vehicles move down a mountain road as they complete mowing and cleanup. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close the section of Little River Road between the Townsend Wye and Elkmont for essential road maintenance on September 15 and 17.

Official NPS source

2026-09-10

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National Park ServiceSep 10, 2026

Upcoming Single-Lane Closures on Gatlinburg Spur Sept. 14-30

Beginning Sept. 14 and continuing through the end of the month, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will conduct multiple projects on the Gatlinburg Spur that will require single-lane closures. Visitors driving between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge during the closures can expect traffic delays. For the safety of park personnel and other drivers, please drive with extra caution.

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National Park ServiceSep 10, 2026

Autumn is in the Air in the Great Smoky Mountains

The image depicts a gray van driving on a curvy mountain road on a sunny autumn day. The trees are full of red, orange, and yellow leaves. The ground is covered in fall foliage. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

As autumn approaches, Great Smoky Mountains National Park looks forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy its world-renowned fall foliage. The changing leaves, cooler temperatures, wildlife viewing and special events bring in a high volume of visitors, congested traffic and limited parking. Check out the tips below to navigate the crowds and make the most of fall in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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2026-09-09

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National Park ServiceSep 9, 2026

Shiloh National Military Park Postpones “Meet the Past” Bus Tour Due to Inclement Weather

meet the past 2026 A — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The "Meet the Past" bus tour has been rescheduled for October 17.

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2026-09-03

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National Park ServiceSep 3, 2026

Upcoming Half-Day Closures of Kuwohi Road on Sept. 10 and 15 for Educational Programs

The photo shows a circular observation tower on a sunny day with a large, rounded walkway and white clouds in the sky. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will temporarily close Kuwohi Road and the trail to Kuwohi Observation Tower the mornings of Thursday, September 10, and Tuesday, September 15, to facilitate special educational programs for students from Swain County and Qualla Boundary schools. The park will close the road and parking lot at 8 p.m. the night before each event and will reopen it by 2 p.m. each day.

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2026-09-01

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National Park ServiceSep 1, 2026

Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak Confirmed Safe Outside of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

After a multi-day search, Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was confirmed safe this afternoon in North Carolina outside of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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2026-08-31

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National Park ServiceAug 31, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Continues Search for Marcin Bachleda‑Blaszczak with Multi-Agency Assistance

Missing poster of Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak. Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to search for Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak who was reported missing on the evening of Aug. 24. With support from partner agencies, search efforts remain active within the park boundary and have expanded beyond the park as the investigation continues.

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National Park ServiceAug 31, 2026

Living History Bus Tour Offers Firsthand Accounts from Battle of Shiloh

A collage of historical photographs featuring five characters from the Shiloh Living Bus History Tour. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Shiloh National Military Park is offering a special bus tour for visitors to learn about the Battle of Shiloh through the eyes of those who experienced it firsthand.

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2026-08-30

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National Park ServiceAug 30, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expands Search for Marcin Bachleda‑Blaszczak with 57‑Member Team

Missing poster of Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak. Bachleda-Blaszczak is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with assistance from local agencies, continues to search for Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak, who was reported missing on the evening of Aug. 24.

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2026-08-29

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National Park ServiceAug 29, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Continues Search for Marcin Bachleda‑Blaszczak

missing person poster of Marcin Bachleda‑Blaszczak — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with assistance from local agencies, continues to search for Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak, who was reported missing on the evening of Aug. 24. Bachleda-Blaszczak is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He is from Illinois.

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2026-08-28

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National Park ServiceAug 28, 2026

Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery

A park Junior Ranger Booklet lays on top of a pile of wooden Junior Ranger Badges. A park Junior Ranger Patch is located in the lower left corner of the image. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 30.

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National Park ServiceAug 28, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Searching for Missing Person

A poster with photos of a man. Text reads: Missing. Have you seen this person? Brown hair, blue eyes, 5'6", 170 lbs. Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak reported missing on 08/24/26. Vehicle later located near Sugarlands Visitor Center, if you have any information — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park with assistance from local agencies continues searching for Marcin Bachleda‑Blaszczak. Bachleda‑Blaszczak is described as having brown hair, blue eyes, standing 5’6” tall, and weighing approximately 170 lbs.

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2026-08-25

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National Park ServiceAug 25, 2026

Blue Heron Campground Will Remain Open During 2026-2027 Winter Season

Big South Fork NRRA will leave open Blue Heron Campground, located in Kentucky this coming winter season. This pilot project will provide the park an opportunity to determine if there is sufficient winter demand to keep the campground open year-round.

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2026-08-24

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National Park ServiceAug 24, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Invites Public Review of Floodplain Statement of Findings for Oconaluftee River Trail Improvements

Image displaying a flat, gravel trail, trees and Oconaluftee River — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues planning for future improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail. As part of this planning process the park is inviting public review of the Oconaluftee River Trail Floodplain Statement of Findings. The document will be available for review through September 7.

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National Park ServiceAug 24, 2026

Cannon Firing Demonstrations Help Shiloh National Military Park End Summer with a Bang

Confederate Cannon Fire - Landreth — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Join Shiloh for the final cannon firing demonstrations of the summer.

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2026-08-20

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National Park ServiceAug 20, 2026

Big South Fork NRRA Opens Business Opportunity to Manage Charit Creek Lodge

a lodge building in the woods — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is offering a 10-year concession contract for the Charit Creek Lodge. Through Oct. 20, the National Park Service is accepting business proposals to operate rustic lodging, food and beverage, alcoholic beverages, retail and stabling at Charit Creek Lodge.

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National Park ServiceAug 20, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Begin Construction on Abrams Falls Trail starting August 24

A waterfall and deep creek — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Beginning Aug. 24, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Abrams Falls Trail from Monday through Thursday each week to replace aging footlog bridges and improve visitor safety. The work is expected to be completed by October 1. The trail will open to hikers Fridays through Sundays and on Labor Day (September 7) during construction.

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2026-08-19

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National Park ServiceAug 19, 2026

National Park Service and the University of Tennessee Announce New Partnership

River through forest green — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced a new partnership with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and three local NPS units to train the next generation of leaders in the fields of outdoor recreation and public land management.

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National Park ServiceAug 19, 2026

National Park Service and the University of Tennessee Announce New Partnership

A river surrounded by forest — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced a new partnership with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and three local NPS units to train the next generation of leaders in the fields of outdoor recreation and public land management.

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2026-08-12

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National Park ServiceAug 12, 2026

Construction Begins on Part of Glenn-Viniard Road in Chickamauga Battlefield

Beginning August 12, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will close Glenn-Viniard Road, between LaFayette Road and Wilder Road, for construction within Chickamauga Battlefield. The project will provide routine road-paving maintenance to improve visitor safety and enhance the overall visitor experience. During this project, all public traffic will be prohibited on the closed portion of the road. The park anticipates completing the project by early September.

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2026-08-04

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National Park ServiceAug 4, 2026

Manhattan Project National Historical Park to Host Days of Peace and Remembrance Events in Richland, WA

16 adults wearing black outfits stand facing a crowd of about 50 people seated and standing in a park lined with small white bags. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

RICHLAND, Wash. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host two “Days of Peace and Remembrance” events in Richland on August 8 and 9 to commemorate and reflect on the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.

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2026-08-03

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National Park ServiceAug 3, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains Plan Airlifts for Demolition and Rebuilding of LeConte Lodge Recreation Building

A map of the closure points around Mt. Le Conte during scheduled airlifts. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

As the demolition of the LeConte Lodge Recreation Building continues, the National Park Service's Contractor will conduct helicopter airlifts the mornings of Aug.10-15. The Contractor has made significant progress with most of the timber structure demolished and focusing now on the basement, stonewalls, and foundation. During this second set of airlifts, demolished materials will be flown off the mountain via helicopter.

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2026-07-31

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National Park ServiceJul 31, 2026

15-mile Section Reopens as Road Rehabilitation Advances on Natchez Trace Parkway

A yellow bulldozer sits on a wide, freshly excavated dirt section of the Natchez Trace Parkway, surrounded by tall, leafy green trees. The construction area is bordered by a paved road edge, indicating active roadwork. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will reopen a 15-mile section of the Natchez Trace Parkway on August 3 and begin the next phase of a major road rehabilitation project, requiring a detour around a 24-mile section between state Highway 16 (milepost 135) and state Highway 19 (milepost 159.5).

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2026-07-22

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National Park ServiceJul 22, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Plans Maintenance on Gatlinburg Spur from July 27-30

A tractor mowing grass on a road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will complete essential maintenance along the Gatlinburg Spur starting July 27. This work will enhance roadside vistas for visitors who drive on the Gatlinburg Spur. This will require temporary single-lane closures to allow park staff to safely and efficiently complete this work.

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National Park ServiceJul 22, 2026

Big South Fork Invites Vendors to Participate in 2026 Storytelling Festival

Vendors set up at an event. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area invites craft vendors, artisans and food vendors to take part in the Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Sept. 19. This annual signature special event celebrates the traditions, stories, music, arts, crafts and food of the Cumberland Plateau.

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2026-07-20

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National Park ServiceJul 20, 2026

Confederate Artillery Returns to Shiloh

VIP Cannon Crew — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Shiloh presents cannon firing demonstrations featuring a 2-gun Confederate battery section.

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2026-07-08

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National Park ServiceJul 8, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Begin Demolition of LeConte Lodge Recreation Building

A map dpicting where flaggers will be stationed during the scheduled airlift the Mt. Le Conte Lodge. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin demolition of the LeConte Lodge Recreation Building on July 14. The concessioner of LeConte Lodge will construct a new recreation building later this year.

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2026-07-07

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National Park ServiceJul 7, 2026

Obed Wild and Scenic River and Frozen Head State Park partner to offer “Lunch and Learn” Program Summer Series

Program title with a salamander holding binoculars — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Wartburg, Tennessee: Obed Wild and Scenic River will be partnering with Morgan County School Food Services and Frozen Head State Park to offer a “Lunch and Learn” program series that will take place on Fridays starting July 3rd, through July 31st, 2026.

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2026-07-06

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National Park ServiceJul 6, 2026

Speeding Catches Up With You: Follow the Speed Limit on Natchez Trace Parkway to Save Lives

White truck with flashing blue and red police lights. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

As a part of the Speeding Catches Up With You campaign, Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers and Mississippi Highway Patrol Troopers will be present along the Natchez Trace to protect the public from aggressive speeding violations.

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2026-07-02

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National Park ServiceJul 2, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hosts Naturalization Ceremony Welcoming 30 New U.S. Citizens

A park ranger speaks to an applauding crowd in front of a large American flag. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On July 1, Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosted a naturalization ceremony in partnership with the United States District Court of Eastern Tennessee and the Nashville Field Office of Department of Homeland Security.

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2026-06-25

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National Park ServiceJun 25, 2026

Shiloh Presents Cannon Firing Demonstrations in Honor of America's 250th Birthday

Living Historians Fire a Cannon — National Park Service · Original image and credit

In honor of the Independence Day holiday and America’s 250th birthday, Shiloh National Military Park will present Civil War cannon firing demonstrations on July 4 and 5.

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2026-06-24

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National Park ServiceJun 24, 2026

Four Tips for a Safe Fourth of July in the Smokies

A large group enjoys a picnic in a busy picnic area on a sunny day. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this July 4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park anticipates increased visitation for the holiday weekend. Anyone planning on celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in the Smokies should prepare for warm weather, increased traffic and busy parking lots. Plan ahead and follow these four tips for a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend.

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National Park ServiceJun 24, 2026

Big South Fork’s Brewster Bridge Road to Temporarily Close for Repair

Brewster Bridge Road in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will temporarily close for repair and re-pavement beginning on Monday, June 29th. The road was heavily damaged from significant rain events in 2022 and 2023.

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2026-06-23

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National Park ServiceJun 23, 2026

Ninety Six National Historic Site Announces Reopening of Museum Featuring New Exhibits

A museum with a table and a decorated wall showing mulitple displays and historical artifacts. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Ninety Six National Historic Site announces the official museum reopening featuring new exhibits that highlight the park's natural, cultural and historical significance.

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2026-06-18

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National Park ServiceJun 18, 2026

Natchez Trace Parkway to Close 15-Mile Section for Major Road Rehabilitation Project

Two excavators on opposite sides of a gap in the bridge. The road is entirely dirt and clay. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Beginning June 22, the Natchez Trace Parkway will detour motorists around a 15-mile section of parkway between state Route 12 (milepost 165) and state Route 413 (milepost 180) in Attala and Choctaw counties as construction begins on a major road rehabilitation project.

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2026-06-17

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National Park ServiceJun 17, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Welcomes Six Artists-in-Residence for 2026

A volunteer with several park visitors creates art at a table. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is pleased to welcome this year’s lineup of Artists-in-Residence, whose creativity and passion will help visitors experience the Smokies in new and inspiring ways. Each month from June through November, a new artist will join us and lead hands-on programs which invite visitors to explore the park through art shaped by its landscapes, history and natural wonders.

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2026-06-15

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National Park ServiceJun 15, 2026

“Celebrating Cosby” Programs Return to Cosby Campground this Summer

Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to attend “Celebrating Cosby: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” community programs at the Cosby Campground Amphitheater. These programs honor the rich cultural and natural history of the Cosby area through storytelling, dance, music and history talks.

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2026-06-06

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National Park ServiceJun 6, 2026

Booming on the Battlefield

Living historians fire a cannon — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Cannon firing demonstrations in honor of Flag Day weekend.

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2026-06-05

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National Park ServiceJun 5, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Conduct Bridge and Tunnel Inspections

A short tunnel on a mountain road with no cars going by on a sunny day. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin a bi-annual inspection of bridges and tunnels on June 8. Visitors can expect single-lane closures at tunnels for the duration of the inspection to ensure the safety of workers and other drivers. To minimize impacts to park visitors, the single-lane road closures will start no earlier than 9 p.m.

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2026-06-04

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National Park ServiceJun 4, 2026

Temporary Closures on Little River Road June 8 and 9 for Road Maintenance

Construction vehicles clean dirt and debris from a forest road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close the section of Little River Road between the Townsend Wye and Elkmont for essential road maintenance on June 8 and 9.

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2026-05-26

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National Park ServiceMay 26, 2026

Fort Donelson National Battlefield Moves Forward with Visitor Center

a computer generated image of interior of a bright visitor center with large floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will resume rehabilitation of the Fort Donelson Visitor Center this summer, advancing efforts to improve accessibility, safety and visitor services at Fort Donelson National Battlefield while preserving one of the park’s most historically significant buildings.

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2026-05-20

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National Park ServiceMay 20, 2026

US Military History Timeline Cancelled

rev war soldier — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Due to severe weather, the Military History Timeline is cancelled.

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2026-05-19

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National Park ServiceMay 19, 2026

Brotherton Road Construction in Chickamauga Battlefield Resumes

Beginning May 18, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will resume road construction on Brotherton Road within Chickamauga Battlefield. During this construction, visitors should expect the closure of Brotherton Road, between LaFayette Road and Alexander’s Bridge Road. This project will not affect the official Chickamauga Battlefield tour route.

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2026-05-18

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National Park ServiceMay 18, 2026

Plan Ahead for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend in the Smokies

Traffic near Alum Cave Trailhead — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park expects a high volume of visitors over Memorial Day weekend. Anyone planning a trip to the Smokies over the holiday weekend should expect crowds, traffic congestion and limited parking.

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2026-05-13

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National Park ServiceMay 13, 2026

Discover Manhattan Project History This Summer with Free Ranger Led Programs

A group of about 25 people form a semi-circle around a woman addressing the crowd with expansive views of the town below on a sunny day. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Richland, W.A. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park is offering a lineup of free ranger programs this summer, inviting visitors to explore the history, science, and people behind the Manhattan Project.

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2026-05-11

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National Park ServiceMay 11, 2026

Stones River National Battlefield Commemorates Memorial Day

Adults and children place American flags in front of headstones aligned in rows. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Commemorate Memorial Day at Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery May 23-25, 2026.

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2026-05-08

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National Park ServiceMay 8, 2026

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Celebrates Roadway Improvement Project

Superintendent Brad Bennett Remarks on May 8, 2026 — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park today celebrated completion of a portion of an $8.1 million roadway reconstruction project.

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National Park ServiceMay 8, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to conduct Spur maintenance beginning May 11

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will complete essential maintenance along the Spur starting May 11. This will require temporary single-lane closures to allow park staff to safely and efficiently complete this work.

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2026-05-05

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National Park ServiceMay 5, 2026

Manhattan Project National Historical Park to Offer Fishing Education for Local Youth This Summer

two children carrying tackle boxes walk toward a river — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee will offer monthly fishing education programs, Let’s Go Fishing, in June, July, August and September.

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National Park ServiceMay 5, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Seeks Tips to Identify Suspect in Illegal Vulture Dumping

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is requesting tips from the public to aid in an ongoing investigation of 33 black vultures (Coragyps atratus) dumped on the Foothills Parkway.

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2026-05-04

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National Park ServiceMay 4, 2026

Stones River National Battlefield Implements Intermittent Road Closures During Utility Improvement Project

Beginning May 11, Stones River National Battlefield will implement intermittent road closures to support a utility improvement project by Middle Tennessee Electric.

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National Park ServiceMay 4, 2026

The Historic Home of President Andrew Johnson Reopens

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site will officially re-open President Andrew Johnson’s historic Homestead in downtown Greeneville on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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2026-05-01

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National Park ServiceMay 1, 2026

Shiloh Battlefield to Host Memorial Day Weekend Events Highlighting America's 250th Birthday

a person in revolutionary war clothing fires a musket with silhouettes of two people watching in the foreground — National Park Service · Original image and credit

From May 23 to 25, Shiloh National Military Park will host a weekend of special events and commemorative activities to honor the memory of American military service members who gave their lives in service to the nation. Visitors can experience live demonstrations, historic reenactments, and a solemn Memorial Day ceremony during a three‑day commemoration at Shiloh National Military Park.

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2026-04-30

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National Park ServiceApr 30, 2026

Snodgrass Hill Road Construction Begins in Chickamauga Battlefield

Beginning May 4, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will close Snodgrass Hill Road for construction within Chickamauga Battlefield. The project will provide routine road-paving maintenance to improve visitor safety and enhance the overall visitor experience. The park anticipates completing the project by mid-June 2026.

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2026-04-29

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National Park ServiceApr 29, 2026

Backcountry Camping Fee Change Takes Effect on April 30 at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Green and white tent surrounded by trees at a backcountry campsite — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Beginning April 30, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will transition its backcountry permit reservation system to Recreation.gov. This transition will improve reliability, security and customer support for backcountry users. Visitors with existing reservations do not need to do anything—the park will honor all permits issued before the switch.

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National Park ServiceApr 29, 2026

Celebrate the Tradition of Decoration Day at Big South Fork with Cemetery Quest Event

A black and white photo with a group of people at a funeral. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will celebrate the deeply rooted tradition of Decoration Day on the Cumberland Plateau with its sixth annual Cemetery Quest event. The event begins at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 2 at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. Following a guided booklet, participants can visit cemeteries throughout the region in search of site-specific information.

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2026-04-27

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National Park ServiceApr 27, 2026

Stones River National Battlefield Hosts Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Historic Lytle Cemetery

People stand in front of an obelisk monument. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Stones River National Battlefield employees and community partners learned preservation and maintenance skills while working in historic Lytle Cemetery.

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2026-04-21

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National Park ServiceApr 21, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Announces Dates for 2026 Annual Firefly Viewing Event

Long exposure of fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly event at Elkmont from May 20-27. A lottery for vehicle reservations opens at 10 a.m. April 24 EDT and closes at 11:59 p.m. April 27 EDT.

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National Park ServiceApr 21, 2026

Music, Demonstrations and Guided Bird Walk Highlight the 26th Annual Spring Planting Festival Schedule

A woman sitting down demonstrating how to spin. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will feature a full day of music, historic demonstrations and Appalachian traditions for the 26th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. A free shuttle bus will run throughout the day for those who prefer not to walk between festival locations.

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2026-04-20

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National Park ServiceApr 20, 2026

Bear Incidents Prompts Trail Closure, Safety Reminder in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park responded to three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail this past weekend, including two encounters in which a bear approached visitors and took two backpacks, and a third in which a bear displayed aggressive behavior and briefly chased a group. Ramsey Prong Road and Ramsey Cascades Trail are closed as rangers monitor bear activity.

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National Park ServiceApr 20, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Continues Rehabilitation of Bullhead Trail to Mount Le Conte

Trail sign for Bull Head and Old Sugarlands trails — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Beginning May 4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Bullhead Trail from Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal holidays, through November 19. During this time, the park will continue the rehabilitation of the Bullhead Trail in partnership with Friends of the Smokies.

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2026-04-17

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National Park ServiceApr 17, 2026

Dyer Road Construction in Chickamauga Battlefield Resumes

Beginning April 27, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will resume road construction on Dyer Road within Chickamauga Battlefield. The park anticipates completing the project by late May 2026.

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2026-04-15

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National Park ServiceApr 15, 2026

Brewster Bridge Road to Temporarily Close for Repair in May

Brewster Bridge Road in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be temporarily closed for repair and repavement from May to mid-summer. The road was heavily damaged during significant rain events in 2022 and 2023.

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2026-04-14

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National Park ServiceApr 14, 2026

Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days Begin May 6

ebike on Cades Cove Loop Road with mountains and a field in the background — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days every Wednesday from May 6 to Sept. 30. These designated days give pedestrians and cyclists an opportunity to experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road without motor vehicles.

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2026-04-10

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National Park ServiceApr 10, 2026

Natchez Trace Parkway's Double Arch Bridge to Close for Construction

Computer model of a two lane bridge deck with a low metal railing on a low concrete wall. there is a larger black metal and mesh fence with evenly spaced posts that are curved inward on the top. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On April 15, Natchez Trace Parkway will close Double Arch Bridge near Nashville and begin construction to install a permanent pedestrian safety barrier. The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists until spring 2027.

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2026-04-08

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National Park ServiceApr 8, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Begins 2026 Season of Adaptive Programming

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin its 2026 season of adaptive programming this spring with ranger‑led experiences designed for visitors with limited mobility and their families.

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2026-04-07

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National Park ServiceApr 7, 2026

National Park Service Requests Public Input on Proposed Oconaluftee River Trail Improvements

The National Park Service is seeking public input on proposed improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Through this project, the park would improve connectivity with the gateway community of Cherokee, increase accessibility, repair riverbank erosion and enhance safety and the visitor experience. The NPS will accept comments through April 22.

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National Park ServiceApr 7, 2026

Big South Fork NRRA Hosts River Cleanup, April 11, 2026

Paddlers on boat in the river doing a cleanup. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On April 11, Big South Fork NRRA will host a river-based cleanup in partnership with Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and East Tennessee Whitewater Club. The park will determine which section of stream to paddle based on river flow levels and other factors.

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2026-04-03

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National Park ServiceApr 3, 2026

Public Comment Period Opens April 3 for Ridgeland Firing Range ReportShape

A paved treelined trail with a bridge spanning a dry creek bed. The trail is free of walkers. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Ridgeland Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment.

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National Park ServiceApr 3, 2026

Public Comment Period Opens April 3 for Port Gibson Firing Range ReportShape

A brown rectangle sign with a National Park Service Arrowhead and the words Natchez Trace Parkway National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior in white lettering. The sign is on a grey flat stone base with bright green grass all around it. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Port Gibson Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment.

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2026-04-02

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National Park ServiceApr 2, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Urges Visitors to Plan and Prepare Following High Number of Emergency Incidents This March

The National Park Services urges visitors to plan ahead, prepare for changing conditions and know their personal limits while recreating in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park rangers have been responding to an increased number of emergencies and are reminding visitors that rescue is not a certainty.

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National Park ServiceApr 2, 2026

Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap Wildfires Update 4.2.2026

Both the Fox Gap and Rabbit Creek fires are now 100% contained. Firefighters will continue to mop up and monitor the fires.

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2026-03-31

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National Park ServiceMar 31, 2026

Manhattan Project National Historical Park 10th Anniversary in Oak Ridge

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Manhattan Project National Historical Park on April 30, 2026 with special events throughout Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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National Park ServiceMar 31, 2026

The Public is Invited to the Annual Big South Fork and Obed Science Meeting on April 8, 2026

Studying Cobble Bar — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will host an annual public science meeting at Historic Rugby Visitor Center, in Rugby, Tennessee. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed Wild and Scenic River, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and other areas on the Cumberland Plateau.

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National Park ServiceMar 31, 2026

Big South Fork NRRA to Welcome New United States Citizens in 2026

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are proud to partner in hosting an official naturalization ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026, where 150 individuals will take the oath of citizenship.

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2026-03-30

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National Park ServiceMar 30, 2026

Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap Wildfires Update 3.30.2026

Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap wildfires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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National Park ServiceMar 30, 2026

Shiloh National Military Park Commemorates the 164th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh

Park Ranger talking to a group of people in a National Cemetery — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Shiloh National Military Park invites the public to commemorate the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh.

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2026-03-28

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National Park ServiceMar 28, 2026

Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap Wildfires Update 3.28.2026

Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap wildfires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Fox Gap Fire is estimated at 112 acres and is 30% contained. The Rabbit Creek Fire is approximately 48 acres and is 75% contained.

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2026-03-27

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National Park ServiceMar 27, 2026

Firefighters Continue to Suppress the Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap Wildfires

Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap wildfires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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National Park ServiceMar 27, 2026

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Invites Public to Easter Egg Roll

Announcing the 2026 Andrew Johnson NHS Annual Easter Egg Roll Event

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2026-03-26

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National Park ServiceMar 26, 2026

Firefighters Respond to Fox Gap Fire in Twentymile Area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

On Wednesday afternoon, Great Smoky Mountains National Park received a report of a wildfire in the Twentymile Area. Fire managers are currently working to estimate fire acreage. Additional firefighting resources have been ordered to support suppression efforts.

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2026-03-24

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National Park ServiceMar 24, 2026

Rabbit Creek Fire Update 3.24.2026

Smoke from the Rabbit Creek Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Firefighters continue to suppress the Rabbit Creek Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fire is 47.5 acres and is 25% contained. Crews continue to establish and reinforce fire line around the perimeter. No structures are threatened at this time.

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2026-03-23

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National Park ServiceMar 23, 2026

45-acre Rabbit Creek Fire Burning in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Fire crews are actively suppressing the Rabbit Creek Fire near Rabbit Creek Trail and northwest of Backcountry Campsite 16 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park received a report of the fire on Sunday afternoon.

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2026-03-20

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National Park ServiceMar 20, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Plans Prescribed Burns in March

Firefighter conducts prescribed burn in Wear Cove Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service plans to burn approximately 180 acres in Wear Cove Gap (north of Metcalf Bottoms) and 243 acres in Lynn Hollow (near the Top of the World community) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Weather permitting, burn operations may begin as early as March 25 and may continue through March 31. These prescribed fires will help to safely reduce fuels, maintain resilient natural systems and protect communities along the park boundary.

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2026-03-19

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National Park ServiceMar 19, 2026

Spring Prescribed Fire Planned for Shiloh National Military Park

View of smoke billowing from a roadside. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Shiloh National Military Park will conduct a prescribed fire between March 19 and 31.

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2026-03-18

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National Park ServiceMar 18, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reminds Visitors of Whiteoak Sink Group Size Limits for Wildflower Viewing

As spring approaches, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors of group size limits during the popular wildflower season at Whiteoak Sink. Individuals and small groups of eight or fewer people may access the Whiteoak Sink area throughout the wildflower season from April 1 through May 3.

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2026-03-13

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National Park ServiceMar 13, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Welcomes New Superintendent

Ranger with their right hand raised being sworn in. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service welcomed Charles D. Sellars as the superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held in the park on March 4. The ceremony marking the transition of leadership brought together National Park Service leadership, tribal leaders, park partners, community leaders and park employees.

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2026-03-12

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National Park ServiceMar 12, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Seeks Elk Rover Volunteers for 2026 Season

Elk Rover Volunteer directs traffic near elk field in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking individuals to join the Elk Rover volunteer team for the wildlife upcoming season. Elk Rovers share information with visitors about safe viewing and help keep elk and visitors safe. Elk Rovers will be stationed at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, located near Cherokee, North Carolina.

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2026-03-04

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National Park ServiceMar 4, 2026

Prescribed Fire Planned at Chickamauga Battlefield on March 5 & 6

The National Park Service will conduct a prescribed fire at Chickamauga Battlefield on March 5 and 6. The planned fire will be on approximately 850 acres north of Viniard-Alexander Road east of LaFayette Road and west of Alexander Bridge Road.

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2026-03-02

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National Park ServiceMar 2, 2026

National Park Service Announces Planting and Music Festival in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Four mules plowing a field — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service invites the public and seeks vendors for the 26th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 25 in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

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National Park ServiceMar 2, 2026

Stones River National Battlefield Launches Centennial Logo to Mark 100 Years of Preservation and Remembrance

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On March 3, 2026, Stones River National Battlefield will officially launch a limited-time centennial logo to mark the battlefield’s 100th anniversary.

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2026-02-27

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National Park ServiceFeb 27, 2026

Prescribed Fire Planned for Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield will conduct prescribed burns across 40 acres at Fortress Rosecrans and Redoubt Brannan. Some areas of the park will be closed during times needed to complete the burns. The visitor center and main park areas will remain open during regular hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

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2026-02-18

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National Park ServiceFeb 18, 2026

National Park Service to Replace Bridge at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Bridge going over a creek. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

In late February, the National Park Service will begin work to replace the Little Yellow Creek Bridge on Bartlett Park Road. Bartlett Park will remain open and accessible, but visitors will see and hear construction activities. The road and areas south of the bridge, including Marsee Cemetery, will not be accessible during construction.

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2026-02-09

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National Park ServiceFeb 9, 2026

Obed Adaptive Outdoor Rock-Climbing Program, March 28

A male adaptive climber climbs up a rocky cliff. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Obed Wild and Scenic River will be conducting an adaptive climbing program on Saturday, March 28, from 10 am to 3 pm ET. The program is designed for people with a limb difference or mobility challenge, with the goal of improving the accessibility of rock climbing for a wider range of visitors.

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2026-02-02

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National Park ServiceFeb 2, 2026

Obed Wild and Scenic River Seeks Volunteers for Cumberland Trail Workday

A group of people using rakes and tools to clear leaves and soil while building or maintaining a narrow trail on a wooded hillside, surrounded by trees in a forest. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service invites the public to join the annual Cumberland Trail workday on Feb. 14. Obed Wild and Scenic River, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and Cumberland Trail State Park will host the event.

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2026-01-23

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National Park ServiceJan 23, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Prepares for Winter Storm

Beginning on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close several access points to the park due to an incoming winter storm. These will remain in effect until staff can safely assess conditions.

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National Park ServiceJan 23, 2026

Winter Storm to Impact Travel on Natchez Trace Parkway

A yellow warning sign with blinking light at the top states "Road Closed 1000FT". The sign stands in a grassy area with a rocky wall and bare trees behind it. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between TN Highway 46 (milepost 429) and the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 8 PM Central Standard Time today, Jan. 23. Additional closures along the parkway may occur during the storm.

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National Park ServiceJan 23, 2026

Weather Impacts to Park Operations at Stones River National Battlefield

Snow covers a field bordered by a rail fence. A cannon sits in the field. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Park closed on Saturday January 24 due to forecast of dangerous winter weather conditions.

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2026-01-09

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National Park ServiceJan 9, 2026

National Park Service Seeks Tips to Help Identify a Suspect Involved in Assault in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The National Park Service is seeking tips from the public to aid in the ongoing investigation of an assault that occurred in the Deep Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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2026-01-06

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National Park ServiceJan 6, 2026

Prescribed Burn planned in Cades Cove on January 7 and 8

A large amount of smoke rising over a grassy valley in the winter. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the western portion of Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on January 7 and 8, weather permitting. Fire managers intend to burn approximately 900 acres to restore native meadow habitats, reduce hazardous fuels, prevent the encroachment of woody vegetation and maintain the historic landscape of the cove.

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National Park ServiceJan 6, 2026

Stones River National Battlefield Launches “Stories of Service and Sacrifice” for America 250

American flags decorate national cemetery headstones. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Stories of Service and Sacrifice is an America 250 initiative highlighting 250 veterans buried in Stones River National Cemetery.

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2025-12-23

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National Park ServiceDec 23, 2025

National Park Service seeks tips to help identify suspect in poached deer case in Cades Cove

The National Park Service is requesting tips from the public to aid in an investigation of a deer poached from fields near Sparks Lane in Cades Cove.

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2025-12-19

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National Park ServiceDec 19, 2025

Major safety upgrades coming to the Spur in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Beginning in January, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a multi-year project to improve safety and infrastructure on the Gatlinburg Spur, the scenic road connecting Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This project is designed to improve safety and traffic flow for the millions of visitors and local residents who travel this corridor each year.

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2025-12-12

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National Park ServiceDec 12, 2025

Natchez Trace Parkway Closure in Choctaw and Webster Counties Extended

The pull-off site for a section of Old Trace. In the background, there is an excavator atop a large pile of gravel. A dump truck unloads more gravel onto the pile. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Construction-related closure of the Natchez Trace Parkway between Mississippi Highway 413 (milepost 181) and U.S. Highway 82 (milepost 204) in Choctaw and Webster counties will remain in effect longer than originally anticipated.

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2025-12-11

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National Park ServiceDec 11, 2025

The Annual Big South Fork "Mail Run" Mountain Bike Event

A large group of mountain bikers posing for a picture in the winter. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Every New Year’s Day the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and the Big South Fork Bike Club invite all mountain bikers to ride the annual Big South Fork “Mail Run” event.

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2025-12-06

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National Park ServiceDec 6, 2025

Celebrate the holiday season at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Christmas tree on a table surrounded by holiday decor. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Embrace the spirit of the season with two festive events at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this December. Visitors are invited to celebrate Appalachian holiday traditions and create new memories during the Festival of Christmas Past, Present and Future on Saturday, December 13, and the Holiday Homecoming on Saturday, December 20.

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2025-12-04

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National Park ServiceDec 4, 2025

Battle of Stones River 163rd Anniversary Programs

Men in gray uniforms stand in a line firing muskets. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Talks, walks, tours and demonstrations highlighting the events that took place on the battlefield 163 years ago.

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2025-12-03

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National Park ServiceDec 3, 2025

Stones River National Cemetery to Host Wreaths Across America Event on December 13, 2025

Evergreen wreaths decorate rows of white headstones. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Remember, honor, and teach by placing wreaths at the graves of those who served our nation in its armed forces.

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2025-11-25

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National Park ServiceNov 25, 2025

Big South Fork NRRA Honors 2025 GO BIG Challenge Participants During Event Celebration

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be celebrating the participants of the GO BIG 2025 Challenge at the GO BIG Celebration on Saturday, December 6, at 10 AM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center.

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2025-11-18

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National Park ServiceNov 18, 2025

Endangered Freshwater Species Shows Signs of Population Increases

A collage of two images of the tan riffleshell — National Park Service · Original image and credit

An endangered freshwater mussel species in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is showing signs of natural population increases for the first time. The tan riffleshell (Epioblasma walkeri) is an endangered mussel found in only a few locations within the Big South Fork of the Cumberland and the upper Clinch Rivers.

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2025-11-17

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National Park ServiceNov 17, 2025

Rare Species Discovered in the Obed Wild & Scenic River

An up-close view of a Slabside Pearly mussel. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

A new mussel species has been discovered in the Obed Wild & Scenic River.

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National Park ServiceNov 17, 2025

Prescribed burn planned for Cataloochee Valley on November 18

The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Cataloochee Valley area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Tuesday, November 18, weather permitting. Fire managers intend to burn approximately 89 acres across six fields to reduce hazardous fuels, restore native meadow habitats and maintain the historic landscape of the valley.

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National Park ServiceNov 17, 2025

Prescribed fire season begins on Natchez Trace Parkway

A roadway with a single car driving. Barren trees and a small smoke cloud fill the left side of the image. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will conduct prescribed burns along the Natchez Trace Parkway beginning November 17. Fire season along the parkway will run until May 2026.

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2025-10-01

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National Park ServiceOct 1, 2025

Big South Fork Announces Storyteller & Musician Lineup for the 15th Annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine

A man sitting on stage with a guitar singing. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will present the 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum. This free evening of live music starts at 5:00 PM ET with storytelling beginning at 7:00 PM ET beneath the historic coal tipple.

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2025-09-30

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2025

Gatlinburg Bypass now open following major landslide cleanup

A man clears last debris off the side of a roadway. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The Gatlinburg Bypass in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is now open following a significant landslide that temporarily closed the roadway over the weekend.

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2025

Visitor Spending for Manhattan Project NHP Contributes $5.4 Million Across Three Communities

A man dressed in a park ranger uniform stands behind a desk pointing something out to a visitor. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

A new National Park Service report shows Manhattan Project National Historical Park had a total of 74,693 recreation visits across its 3 park units in 2024. These visits led to a total of approximately $5.4 million in visitor spending in local communities parkwide.

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2025

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Celebrates 10 Years with Special Events in Oak Ridge

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Celebrate Manhattan Project National Historical Park's 10th anniversary on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with special events throughout Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2025

Tourism to Big South Fork NRRA Contributes $28.5 Million to Local Economy

Arch rock formation in Big South Fork. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

A new National Park Service report shows that 780,000 visitors to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2024 spent $28.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area.

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2025

Tourism to Obed WSR Contributes $5.5 Million to Local Economy

Close up of the river with fall color trees reflect in the water. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

A new National Park Service report shows that 262,000 visitors came to Obed Wild & Scenic River in 2024 spent $5.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area.

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2025

Tourism to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Contributes $24,310,000 to Local Economy

A group of backcountry hikers walking in the woods. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

A new National Park Service report shows that 729,249 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2024 spent $23,973,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,310,000.

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2025-09-29

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National Park ServiceSep 29, 2025

Tourism to Great Smoky Mountains National Park contributes $2 billion to local economy

A new National Park Service report shows that approximately 12.2 million visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2024 spent more than $2 billion in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of more than $2.8 billion.

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National Park ServiceSep 29, 2025

Tourism to Stones River National Battlefield contributes $23.8 million to local economy.

Color coded circular graph with key showing economic output factors. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Stones River National Battlefield and other National Park Service sites support local economies.

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2025-09-26

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National Park ServiceSep 26, 2025

Road Construction Extending onto West Dyer Road in Chickamauga Battlefield

Road closures/construction will continue on the east section of Dyer Road, between Glenn-Kelly and LaFayette Roads, and will extend onto the west portion of Dyer Road, between Glenn-Kelly and Chickamauga-Vittatoe Roads. During the closures, all public traffic, including motorists, equestrians, pedestrians and bicyclists, is prohibited from using the closed sections.

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2025-09-25

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National Park ServiceSep 25, 2025

Tourism to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park contributes $87,209,000 to local economy

A new National Park Service report shows that 1,003,081 visitors to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in 2024 spent $70,550,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area.

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2025-09-24

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National Park ServiceSep 24, 2025

Blue Heron Ghost Mine Storytelling Returns to Big South Fork NRRA on October 18

Two giant white tents under a coal tipple structure. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Saturday, October 18, 2025, celebrating Kentucky’s rich tradition of storytelling at the historic Blue Heron Mining Community.

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2025-09-23

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National Park ServiceSep 23, 2025

It’s beginning to feel like fall in the Smokies

A trail covered in fall leaves, adn surrounded by fall foliage on trees. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

It’s beginning to feel like fall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Autumn is a beautiful—but busy—time in the Smokies. Visitors should plan ahead and be prepared for incredible fall colors, but also crowds, traffic congestion and limited parking throughout the park.

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2025-09-22

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National Park ServiceSep 22, 2025

Ryan Lakes found deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Ryan Lakes was found deceased at approximately 2:45 p.m. on September 21 in the Big Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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2025-09-21

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National Park ServiceSep 21, 2025

Park rangers searching for missing man near Big Creek

Park rangers are searching for a 21-year-old man in the Big Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ryan Lakes was last seen Thursday, Sept. 18 in Nashville, TN. His vehicle was found in the park on Sept. 20.

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2025-09-17

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National Park ServiceSep 17, 2025

Live Music to Accompany the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Festival at Big South Fork

A group of people sitting down for a dulcimer lesson workshop. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival returns to the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area on Saturday, September 20, bringing with it a full day of stories, heritage, and music. From morning workshops to evening performances, music will be present throughout the festival grounds, offering opportunities for both participation and performance.

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2025-09-16

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National Park ServiceSep 16, 2025

Construction to Begin on Byron Bridge Stairway

The National Park Service will begin construction on a new stairway connecting the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge (Byron Bridge) to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park towpath at mile 60.6.

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National Park ServiceSep 16, 2025

The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival Schedule of Events Announced

A male and female storytellers are on stage telling stories to a crowd. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, as the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival takes place from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

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National Park ServiceSep 16, 2025

Elk rutting season underway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Two bull elk, using their antlers against one another. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The annual elk breeding season, known as the rut, is underway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The rut can be exciting to witness, but it can also be dangerous, as elk are especially unpredictable during this time. Park visitors should exercise extra caution and respect all wildlife regulations as they visit the park this season.

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2025-09-15

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National Park ServiceSep 15, 2025

Obed Wild & Scenic River Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners

A woman and a dog sitting in the center of a giant rock formation arch looking forward. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the winners of the 2025 Obed Wild and Scenic River photo contest.

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2025-09-12

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National Park ServiceSep 12, 2025

Join us at the Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A woman in 1900s dress pouring water into a steaming bucket while another woman stands by. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Where heritage meets hands-on history—experience the rich traditions of Appalachian Mountain life at the annual Mountain Life Festival, happening Sept. 20 at the Mountain Farm Museum, located just behind the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Cherokee, NC.

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National Park ServiceSep 12, 2025

Newfound Gap Road to reopen ahead of schedule following major repairs

A roadway that is newly paved and a road crew in the distance. Along the edge are large boulders. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) will fully reopen US 441/Newfound Gap Road on September 12 by 4 p.m., 18 days ahead of schedule, following extensive repair work after a road washout which occurred on August 1. Led in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the early reopening restores a vital corridor through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, improving access for our visitors and neighbors.

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National Park ServiceSep 12, 2025

Explore Demonstrations and Exhibits at Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

A male in a historical piece costume showing a long hunter demonstration. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On Saturday, September 20, the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival will feature a variety of demonstrations and exhibits that celebrate the culture, history, and traditions of the Appalachian region. Festivalgoers will encounter Revolutionary Period Long Hunters sharing the ways of frontier life, HAM radio operators highlighting their role in community connection, a quilting display that showcases a longstanding tradition, and Black Bear Education offering unique insights, along with many other presentations throughout the day.

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National Park ServiceSep 12, 2025

Guided Bird Walk on September 20 at Big South Fork

A man leads a small group of people on a guided bird hike on a trial in the woods. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On Saturday, September 20 at 8:00 AM (ET), visitors are invited to experience the rich natural beauty of Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau on a guided bird walk led by noted ornithologist Dr. Charles Nicholson. The walk begins at the Bandy Creek swimming pool in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and offers an easy, enjoyable outing for participants of all ages.

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2025-09-10

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National Park ServiceSep 10, 2025

McCook Takes the Field

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Join Shiloh for the ranger-led hike, "McCook Takes the Field."

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2025-09-08

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National Park ServiceSep 8, 2025

Storytellers to Inspire Local Schools Ahead of Haunting in the Hills Festival

A crowd sitting in the evening listening to storytelling. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Next week, the school districts in the six counties that surround Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will welcome a talented lineup of storytellers who will engage students through interactive performances that celebrate culture, history, and creativity.

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National Park ServiceSep 8, 2025

Adaptive Outdoor Rock-Climbing Program, September 27

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An adaptive climbing program is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (ET). The program is designed for people with an amputation or limb difference, with the goal of improving accessibility to climbing for visitors with mobility challenges.

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2025-09-05

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National Park ServiceSep 5, 2025

Volunteers Welcome at Obed Adopt-a-Crag Event on September 13

A man in the front with a tool working on a trail. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

In cooperation with the East Tennessee Climbers Coalition (ETCC), the Obed Wild and Scenic River will host the park’s annual Adopt-a-Crag event on Saturday, September 13.

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National Park ServiceSep 5, 2025

Road Construction to Begin in Chickamauga Battlefield on Dyer Road

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park announces that a construction contract has been awarded to rehabilitate Dyer Road and Snodgrass Hill Road in Chickamauga Battlefield. The roads will be closed sequentially, with no more than one road section being closed at a time.

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2025-09-02

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National Park ServiceSep 2, 2025

Big South Fork Back Country Horsemen Volunteers Assist to Improve Station Camp Campground

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The National Park Service and the Back Country Horsemen of Big South Fork have partnered to replace 10 existing metal horse tie-stalls with pipe panel horse corrals at Station Camp Campground at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

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National Park ServiceSep 2, 2025

Big South Fork Art in the Park Reception on September 5

Graphic illustration showing two photos from previous contest photos. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the Eleventh Annual Photo Contest reception on Friday, September 5 in the Bandy Creek Visitor Center, located at 151 Stable Road, Oneida. The festivities will begin at 5:00 PM (ET).

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National Park ServiceSep 2, 2025

Harvesting Wild Hogs at Obed WSR and Big South Fork NRRA

A group of wild hogs feeding in the forest. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Deer hunting season opens in Kentucky on September 6, and September 27, in Tennessee. During big game season, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season.

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2025-08-28

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National Park ServiceAug 28, 2025

Upcoming half-day closures of Kuwohi Road on Sept. 9 and 16 for educational programs

Kuwohi observation tower: a cement tower on a mountain. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Kuwohi Road will be temporarily closed half-days on Sept. 9 and 16 to facilitate special educational programs for students from Swain County and Qualla Boundary schools. The park will close the road at midnight the night before each event and will re-open it by 2 p.m.

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2025-08-27

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National Park ServiceAug 27, 2025

Voices of Tradition and Imagination Take Center Stage at 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

Graphic image showing the four storytellers. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Storytelling bridges cultures, sparks imagination, and preserves traditions. In Appalachia, it’s a living thread connecting generations and shared history. On Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET), Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area.

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2025-08-25

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National Park ServiceAug 25, 2025

National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration award contract for US 441/Newfound Gap Road emergency repairs

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) continue to work quickly to repair the road washout on US 441/Newfound Gap Road. The FHWA has awarded the contract to Eclipse Companies, LLC, and the NPS and FHWA held a pre-construction meeting with the contractor on Friday. The contractor will begin mobilizing equipment and supplies this week.

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2025-08-22

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National Park ServiceAug 22, 2025

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to complete Spur maintenance August 25-28

The National Park Service will complete essential maintenance along the northbound and southbound Spur starting August 25. This will require temporary single-lane closures to allow park staff to safely and efficiently complete this work.

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2025-08-21

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National Park ServiceAug 21, 2025

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Visitor Center to Close for Renovations

Beginning Saturday, August 23, the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Visitor Center will close for renovation work. The work will include two phases. Both phases will be conducted back-to-back and are expected to extend into early 2026.

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2025-08-15

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National Park ServiceAug 15, 2025

Obed Art in the Park Reception & NPS Birthday Celebration

Bright orange Eastern Newt standing in wet ground. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

In celebration of the National Park Service turning 109 years old, Obed Wild & Scenic River will host a combined birthday party and 14th annual photo contest reception on Friday, August 22 at the Obed Visitor Center, located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg. The festivities will begin at 5:00 PM (ET). The festivities will include light refreshments,

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2025-08-13

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National Park ServiceAug 13, 2025

Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors that feeding bears is illegal and dangerous

A black bear on a roadway with cars behind it. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service urges visitors to not feed or approach black bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park has seen an increase in incidents involving visitors feeding bears. Feeding wildlife is illegal and endangers you, other visitors and bears.

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National Park ServiceAug 13, 2025

Obed Announces Rock Climbing and Paddling Program for Sixth Grade Homeschooled Students

A group of kayakers in the water at obed and a child rock climbing — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Fourteen years ago, with funding from a National Park Foundation Impact Grant, Obed Wild and Scenic River launched its “National Park in Your Backyard” program for Morgan County sixth grade students. As in previous years, the opportunity to participate in this program will be extended to sixth grade students that are homeschooled or who attend schools other than public schools.

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2025-08-12

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National Park ServiceAug 12, 2025

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MURFREESBORO’S NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

Volunteers walk on trail carrying trash grabbers and buckets. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Join thousands of volunteers across the nation for a day dedicated to preserving our public lands!

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National Park ServiceAug 12, 2025

Stones River National Cemetery Launches Major Headstone Restoration Projec

Pink flowers bloom on a tree. Rows of headstones in green grass can be seen in the background. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Stones River National Cemetery is embarking on a years-long project to raise, straighten and align more than 7,000 historic headstones.

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National Park ServiceAug 12, 2025

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Marks 80th Anniversary of VJ Day With Special Program in Oak Ridge

Dozens of people gather, waving and holding newspapers. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the Oak Ridge, TN unit of Manhattan Project National Historical Park is offering a special guided tour of Jackson Square on Thursday August 14, 2025 from 12:30-1:00 PM EST.

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2025-08-08

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National Park ServiceAug 8, 2025

National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration work towards expedited repair of US441/Newfound Gap Road

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The National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) continue to work towards emergency repairs for US441/Newfound Gap Road following the August 1 washout and landslide. The agencies plan to award a contract in August and expect that construction will be completed in early October.

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National Park ServiceAug 8, 2025

Save the Date for the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area invites you to mark your calendars for one of the region’s most cherished traditions, the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, happening Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area.

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2025-08-02

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National Park ServiceAug 2, 2025

Manhattan Project National Historical Park hosting days of Peace and Remembrance in Los Alamos, NM in Observation of the 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombings of Japan

A white bag with a black peace sign drawn on it is illuminated at dusk with a lake in the background and reflecting lights. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

- Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons. These events provide an opportunity for somber, quiet reflection.

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National Park ServiceAug 2, 2025

US441/Newfound Gap Road closed until further notice due to road damage

A road that has a washout underneath of it. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

US441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to road damage. Late on August 1, the park responded to reports of a landslide event on Newfound Gap Road between mile marker 12 and 13 on the Tennessee side of the park (south of Alum Cave trailhead). Heavy rainfall caused Walker Camp Prong to swell and undermine part of the roadway.

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2025-08-01

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National Park ServiceAug 1, 2025

Manhattan Project National Historical Park hosting days of Peace and Remembrance in Oak Ridge, TN for 80th Anniversary Observance of Atomic Bombings of Japan

Luminarias line a path around a large bronze bell in a city park. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons. These events provide an opportunity for somber, quiet reflection.

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National Park ServiceAug 1, 2025

Vendor Opportunities Open for the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival at Big South Fork

Vendors lined up along a street path — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Are you a craftsperson, artisan, or food vendor looking for a great opportunity to share your work? We are currently seeking vendors to join the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area!

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2025-07-31

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National Park ServiceJul 31, 2025

Manhattan Project National Historical Park to host commemoration events in Richland, WA in observation of the 80th anniversary of atomic bombings of Japan

White bags on a green lawn illuminated with candles with people in the background watching a band that is performing. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will observe the 80th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombings of Japan in the waning days of World War II with two events. The first is a Messages of Peace program on Friday, August 8, at the REACH Museum starting at 12:00 pm, followed by a Lights for Peace program on Saturday, August 9 starting at 8:00 pm at the Fingernail Stage in Howard Amon Park.

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2025-07-30

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National Park ServiceJul 30, 2025

Dawn Ceremony on August 6 at Bissell Park in Oak Ridge

A luminaria in the foreground at the International Friendship Bell — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is inviting the public to ring the International Friendship Bell at A.K. Bissell Park 80 times at dawn (6:47 am EDT) Wednesday, August 6th to commemorate the number of years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. An hour before dawn park rangers will light luminarias that have been decorated with messages of peace by community members. The luminarias will remain lit throughout the commemoration event. An Oak Ridge Civic Music Association quartet will be on site throughout the event to provide accompanying music.

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National Park ServiceJul 30, 2025

Slow down and enjoy the views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A park ranger law enforcement suv at a pulloff with an orange car and law enforcement ranger next to it. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) reminds visitors to slow down and enjoy the views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Over the next month, park rangers in cooperation with partner agencies will conduct increased traffic safety enforcement throughout the park. Through this effort, the NPS aims to combat excessive speeding and reduce motor vehicle collisions.

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National Park ServiceJul 30, 2025

Big South Fork to Celebrate “Great American Outdoors Day” on August 4

Overlook view of a river going through the gorge. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be observing the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act on Monday, August 4, 2025, with 50 percent off backcountry camping permit fees.

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2025-07-24

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National Park ServiceJul 24, 2025

Big South Fork Plugging Abandoned Oil Wells to Restore Nature

Collage of two pictures. One of two men plugging up an oil well working. And the other side is an overlook view of Big South Fork. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area encompasses 125,000 acres of rugged terrain within the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee.

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2025-07-23

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National Park ServiceJul 23, 2025

Youth Conservation Corps Students Repair Four Big South Fork Picnic Areas

A group of youth out in the woods doing trail work. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Students from McCreary Central High School, Scott County High School, and Oneida High School worked on a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) project in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

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2025-07-11

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National Park ServiceJul 11, 2025

Big South Fork Seeks Historic Photos for Blue Heron Wayside Signages

Black and white photo of blue heron community with a blue graphic element on the side. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Blue Heron, an integral part of the history of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is calling on surrounding communities to help preserve and showcase the region’s mining heritage.

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National Park ServiceJul 11, 2025

National Park Service to improve 7 miles of Newfound Gap Road in North Carolina

roadway in forest. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Newfound Gap Road is getting an upgrade! Starting July 14, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will kick off a rehabilitation of a 7-mile stretch of Newfound Gap Road on the North Carolina side of the park.

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2025-07-08

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National Park ServiceJul 8, 2025

Temporary Closure of Access Road and Gas Well Site Associated with a Mineral Extraction Leak

Joe-Branch-Gas-Well-Road-Closure-Map-(1) — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The superintendent has temporarily closed a gas well maintenance access road associated with a leaking well site near the Joe Branch area of Big South Fork NRRA.

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National Park ServiceJul 8, 2025

Great Smoky Mountains National Park seeks Elk Rover volunteers for 2025 season

Elk Rover with orange flag managing traffic. In the background is elk in a field. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking individuals to join the Elk Rover volunteer team for the upcoming 2025 season. Elk Rovers share information with visitors about safe wildlife viewing and help keep elk and visitors safe. Elk Rovers will be stationed at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, located near Cherokee, NC.

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2025-07-01

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National Park ServiceJul 1, 2025

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Announces New Public Program “Beyond the Bomb: Stories of the Atomic Age”

A film poster with the title "URANIUM! URANIUM BOOM." — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), will be hosting a new free public program titled “Beyond the Bomb: Stories of the Atomic Age” on Thursday July 24 at 2 pm ET. Utilizing the rich history and museum collection of the ORAU Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, this program will dive into atomic culture and innovations in medicine sparked by the Manhattan Project and expanded during the atomic age.

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2025-06-16

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National Park ServiceJun 16, 2025

Abrams Falls Trail closed for trail maintenance June 16-18

The National Park Service will close Abrams Falls Trail and trailhead parking lot in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from June 16 through June 18 to allow crews to complete trail maintenance. Visitors will not be able to access the falls from any trail during this closure.

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2025-06-10

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National Park ServiceJun 10, 2025

Big South Fork to Observe Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19th

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025, by offering a 50 percent discount on fees for use of the Bandy Creek Pool and for backcountry camping permits.

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2025-06-08

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National Park ServiceJun 8, 2025

Vintage Base Ball on the Battlefield: A Unique Sporting Event at Shiloh

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See base ball as the soldiers played it in the 1860s.

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National Park ServiceJun 8, 2025

A Mountain Upheaved: Peabody Defends the Front

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Join a Shiloh ranger for the hike titled: "A Mountain Upheaved: Peabody Defends the Front."

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2025-06-06

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National Park ServiceJun 6, 2025

Obed Wild and Scenic River Launches Summer “Lunch and Learn” Series in Partnership with Morgan County Schools and Frozen Head State Park

A cartoon owl looking at words for a lunch and learn — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service at Obed Wild and Scenic River is excited to announce the return of the popular “Lunch and Learn” program series this summer.

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2025-06-05

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National Park ServiceJun 5, 2025

Natchez Trace Parkway to close in Choctaw and Webster counties (Milepost 181 – 204)

A large dump truck and backhoe sit side by side on what was once a two lane road that is now dug down to the dirt level below the road. Deep tire and tractor tracks cover the dirt road bed. The outline of the backhoe operator in a grey shirt is visible in — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On Monday, June 9 at 2 p.m., the National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway from Mississippi Highway 413 (MP 181) to U.S. Highway 82 (MP 204) in Choctaw and Webster counties in Mississippi. The last night to camp at Jeff Busby campground is Sunday, June 8.

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2025-05-30

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National Park ServiceMay 30, 2025

Spring road maintenance planned in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A few yellow park tractors and road equipment parking in parking area. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will complete important maintenance along popular roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this June. This will require temporary partial closures of Little River Road and single-lane closures along the Spur to allow park staff to safely and efficiently complete this work.

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2025-05-29

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National Park ServiceMay 29, 2025

Discover the Smokies with new summer and fall public programs

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Join us this summer and fall for a series of exciting, family-friendly programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, starting June 7. Visitors are invited to take a hike with a ranger, learn about mountain life, meet some of the creatures that call the Smokies' home, trek into the dark and much more.

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National Park ServiceMay 29, 2025

New Atomic Explorations programs will share the world-changing events, science, and people of the Manhattan Project

A tan brick building with a red metal roof and two flag poles in the front at sunset. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The new Atomic Explorations programs are free one-hour history and science talks offered Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays at 2:30 pm in the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center. Programs start on Monday, June 2 and will be offered through Saturday, September 6.

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2025-05-19

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National Park ServiceMay 19, 2025

Natchez Trace Parkway encourages motorcycle riders to travel safely: “Different Road, Different Ride”

An empty two lane road curves in the shape of the number three. The road is lined with short green grass and tall green trees that are just beginning to show signs of fall with scattered yellow and copper foliage on the left side of the road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

As warmer temperatures return and motorcycle riders take to the scenic byways of the South, the Natchez Trace Parkway is joining the National Park Service’s “Different Road, Different Ride” campaign this May to highlight motorcycle safety during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

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2025-05-14

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National Park ServiceMay 14, 2025

Bandy Creek Pool to Open for the 2025 Season

A group of people swimming in a pool on a sunny day. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Bandy Creek pool and wading pool will open for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM (ET). The hours of operation will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays through Labor Day.

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2025-05-13

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National Park ServiceMay 13, 2025

Temporary Partial Closure of Twin Arches Loop Trail for Stair and Ladder Rehabilitation

Rock formation that looks like arches in the middle of the forest. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Beginning May 6, 2025, the National Park Service will initiate critical maintenance work on the Twin Arches Loop Trail in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. Trail crews will rehabilitate all wooden stairs and ladders along the route to improve safety and enhance the visitor experience.

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2025-05-09

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National Park ServiceMay 9, 2025

Cosby Area reopened as park completes major culvert replacement

A stone culvert on a roadway being worked on by a crew. A rocky river flows through the culvert. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened the Cosby Area following the construction of a new culvert under Cosby Entrance Road.

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National Park ServiceMay 9, 2025

Big South Fork NRRA 11th Annual Photo Contest Deadline Scheduled for July 15

Hooded-Warbler — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park. Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it. Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, historic areas, weather, or people interacting with nature at the park. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared.

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2025-05-08

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National Park ServiceMay 8, 2025

Manhattan Project offering a ranger-led history hike up Candy Mountain

A group of people stand in a semi-circle around a ranger in uniform. Open sky and hills in the background can be seen behind them. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Rangers with Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site will lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00–11:30 am.

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National Park ServiceMay 8, 2025

2025 Memorial Day Events at Stones River National Battlefield

American flags stand in front of headtsones arrayed in rows. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Join us for Memorial Day events set for May 24-26, 2025.

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2025-05-07

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National Park ServiceMay 7, 2025

Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin on June 18

Two bikers with helmets biking on a one lane road through the forest. One biker has a backpack. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists to experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road without motor vehicles.

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2025-05-06

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National Park ServiceMay 6, 2025

Bronze Plaque Theft from Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Par

On Sunday, May 4, at 12:01 pm, two white males removed 3 bronze plaques valued at $18,000.00 from the Sherman Reservation (2419 North Crest Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406) on Missionary Ridge.

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2025-04-30

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National Park ServiceApr 30, 2025

Local Organizations to Host Ride with a Ranger Program May 2025

10 adults wearing helmets on bikes ride along a paved path lined with trees. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park is partnering with Bike Tri-Cities and the REACH Museum to host Ride with a Ranger program on Saturday, May 3 at 9:30 am.

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National Park ServiceApr 30, 2025

Road Construction to Begin in Chickamauga Battlefield on Brotherton Road

Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 5, with the closure of Brotherton Road, between Alexander Bridge and LaFayette Roads. During the closures, all public traffic, including motorists, equestrians, pedestrians and bicyclists, is prohibited from using the closed sections. All work is scheduled to be complete by October 30, 2025.

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2025-04-22

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National Park ServiceApr 22, 2025

Food Service Business Opportunity at Blue Heron in Big South Fork

There are currently business opportunities to provide food service at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in the Blue Heron, Kentucky area for this summer and fall. Opportunities include operation of the Blue Heron concession stand, food trucks, and food carts.

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2025-04-18

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National Park ServiceApr 18, 2025

Big South Fork NRRA to Welcome New United States Citizens During 2025 National Park Week

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are proud to partner in hosting an official naturalization ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025, where 150 individuals will take the oath of citizenship.

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National Park ServiceApr 18, 2025

Shiloh Conducts a Controlled Burn this Saturday

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Shiloh will conduct a controlled burn on Saturday, April 19.

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2025-04-14

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National Park ServiceApr 14, 2025

History and Tradition During The 25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on April 26, 2025

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Music, heritage, and hands-on history come alive at this immersive Appalachian celebration for all ages.

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2025-03-31

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National Park ServiceMar 31, 2025

Experience History with Demonstrators at the Big South Fork Spring Planting & Music Festival

A male working with blacksmithing near a barn. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Step back in time and experience history in motion at the 25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 26 at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

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2025-03-27

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National Park ServiceMar 27, 2025

Fifth Annual Decoration Day Cemetery Quest Set for May 3, 2025

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will celebrate the deeply rooted tradition of Decoration Day on the Cumberland Plateau with its fifth annual Cemetery Quest event.

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2025-03-25

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National Park ServiceMar 25, 2025

Big South Fork NRRA Celebrates National Park Week 2025 with Discounted Backcountry Camping Permits

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe National Park Week 2025 from Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, April 27. This annual celebration highlights everything that makes national parks special—natural beauty, cultural heritage, and opportunities for exploration and discovery.

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National Park ServiceMar 25, 2025

Big South Fork Hosts Southeast Conservation Corps Veterans Fire Crew this Spring

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is hosting the Southeast Conservation Corps Veterans Fire Crew during the 2025 Spring fire season. During the season, the seven-person all-veteran crew gained on-the-job training in hazardous fuel reduction and prescribed burn operations, as well as gaining various certifications in wildland firefighting.

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2025-03-21

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National Park ServiceMar 21, 2025

Vendor Opportunities Now Open for the 25th Spring Planting & Music Festival at Big South Fork NRRA

A frow of tents and tables set up for craft vendors and people walking by to look at items. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 25th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival, set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

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2025-03-19

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National Park ServiceMar 19, 2025

Save the Date: 25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival

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Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

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2025-03-14

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National Park ServiceMar 14, 2025

Registration Open for 2025 Oscar Blevins Trail Runs at Big South Fork NRRA

Group of runners starting off and going into the woods. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is partnering with Knoxville Track Club to host the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the Spring Planting & Music Festival.

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2025-03-04

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National Park ServiceMar 4, 2025

Nighttime closures to take effect on ramps to I-55 and Natchez Trace Parkway

Large barrier with orange and white stripes and road closed sign attached completely blocking two lane road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On March 4, 2025, the National Park Service will begin mill and overlay asphalt repair work on the ramps from Natchez Trace Parkway to Interstate Highway 55 resulting in nightly closures. Closures will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. as work progresses, starting with the north bound on-ramp the evening of Tuesday, March 4.

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National Park ServiceMar 4, 2025

Big South Fork NRRA Announces Backcountry Fire Restrictions

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area officials announced a temporary ban on campfires in the park’s backcountry effective immediately. Due to dry weather conditions and the amount of fresh leaf litter on the ground, the potential for escaped fires to occur in the backcountry has greatly increased. The fire restriction will be in effect until further notice.

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2025-02-16

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National Park ServiceFeb 16, 2025

Fire Crews Prepare for 2025 Prescribed Fire Season

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During the spring months of 2025, fire crews will conduct a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. As priority, fire crews are now working on prepping these units to burn safely and effectively. The expectation is and will be to initiate the prescribed fire as soon as possible. Local communities can expect minimal smoke and visibility impacts. During the burns, some park roads and trails may be closed temporarily for visitor safety.

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2025-02-08

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National Park ServiceFeb 8, 2025

Sections of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail to close for rehabilitation

the entrance to a narrow paved trail meanders in the distance with short green grass in the foreground. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On February 10, 2025, the National Park Service will begin rehabilitation work on the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Four separate sections of the trail will close as work progresses.

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2025-01-22

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National Park ServiceJan 22, 2025

Natchez Trace Parkway to conduct prescribed fires

A diamond shaped orange road sign that reads "prescribed burn do not report" stands in the mowed grass along the edge of a two lane paved road. A tall tan smoke plume is visible in the partly clouded blue sky. Smaller smoke clouds hover at the trees. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway beginning January 22. Weather permitting, fire operations will occur throughout the months of February and March.

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2025-01-14

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National Park ServiceJan 14, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Big South Fork 11th Annual Photo Contest

A snowy forest with a wooden footbridge crossing a stream. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the snow-covered ground and rocks. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park. Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it. Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, historic areas, weather, or people interacting with nature at the park. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Of special interest this year are winter photographs of the park.

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2025-01-13

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National Park ServiceJan 13, 2025

Big South Fork NRRA Observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Discount for Backcountry Camping Permits

A green tent pitched in the middle of the forest. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On Monday, January 20, 2025, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by authorizing a 50 percent discount on backcountry camping permits for one day.

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2025-01-09

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National Park ServiceJan 9, 2025

Incoming winter storm will affect Natchez Trace Parkway

Yellow road closure sign stands in front of winding road through trees. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between Highway 46 (milepost 429) to the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 10 PM CST today January 9, 2025. Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) in Tupelo, Mississippi will have a delayed opening tomorrow, January 10, 2025.

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2025-01-02

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National Park ServiceJan 2, 2025

You Take Command: Wargaming the Battle of Chickamauga in Miniature

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host an interactive, 3-hour, miniature wargame of the Battle of Chickamauga that will take place at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Up to 10 participants can take command of portions of the Federal and Confederate armies, making decisions and maneuvering military miniatures across a 3-dimensional tabletop battlefield as they seek to overcome some of the challenges faced by commanders during the real battle in September 1863.

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2024-12-27

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National Park ServiceDec 27, 2024

Annual Big South Fork "Mail Run" Mountain Bike Event 2025

Groups of mountain bikers taking off in waves. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Every New Year’s Day the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and the Big South Fork Bike Club invite all mountain bikers to ride the annual Big South Fork “Mail Run” event.

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2024-12-26

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National Park ServiceDec 26, 2024

Sixteen Miles of Cumberland Valley Loop Horse Trail Repaired at Big South Fork NRR

A red construction vehicle with a bed of gravel is being placed along a trail. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area recently repaired 16 miles of the Cumberland Valley Loop Horseback Riding Trail, located in the heart of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area trail system.

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2024-12-23

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National Park ServiceDec 23, 2024

A Celebration of Remembrance & Reconciliation

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Shiloh to celebrate 130th birthday with ranger program, hot cocoa, and a twilight artillery demonstration.

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2024-12-18

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National Park ServiceDec 18, 2024

Winter Vistas: “Being Assailed by an Overwhelming Force”

On Saturday, January 4, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special ranger-led 1-hour, 1-mile, hike exploring the story of Lieutenant Howard M. Burnham’s Battery on September 19, 1863. This program will begin at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, then car caravan to the hiking location.

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2024-12-11

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National Park ServiceDec 11, 2024

Wildland Fire on Lookout Mountain Update

After a thorough investigation by a National Park Service investigator, the cause of the wildfire which ignited within the Lookout Mountain Battlefield was determined to be a natural event. The event began around 5:30 am on December 7 with a large rockslide, likely caused by freeze/thaw action. Large boulders tumbled from the top of Lookout Mountain towards Ochs Highway. The boulders struck many trees and other stationary boulders along the way, creating immense heat and sparks. The boulders also pushed over a large tree which struck a power line that parallels the Hardy Trail. Although the powerline strike could have created sparks, the evidence on scene indicates the rockslide as the probable cause of the fire. No evidence of human activity was found in the steep slope area where the wildfire originated.

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2024-12-09

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National Park ServiceDec 9, 2024

Wildland Fire on Lookout Mountain - 2024

On Saturday, December 7, a wildland fire was reported on the eastern slope of Lookout Mountain within the boundaries of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, south of the Incline Railway, near the Hardy Trail. Resources were mobilized immediately, and a Type 1 Helicopter was able to successfully complete several water drops throughout the day. Currently the cause of the fire is undetermined and is still being investigated by a National Park Service fire investigator. The fire is approximately 10 acres and is 100% contained with crews continuing to monitor the fire.

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2024-12-08

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National Park ServiceDec 8, 2024

New Gap Creek Bridge

Wooden Bridge with metal handrails over Gap Creek with a person standing on bridge. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

New Gap Creek Bridge at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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2024-12-06

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National Park ServiceDec 6, 2024

Winter Vistas: Poe Field

On Saturday, December 21, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 90-minute, less than 1-mile, ranger-led hike exploring the fighting that swirled around the farm of Larkin Poe on September 19 and 20, 1863. This program will begin at the Chickamauga Visitor Center, then car caravan to Poe Field, where the walking tour will begin.

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2024-12-03

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National Park ServiceDec 3, 2024

Big South Fork Celebrates 2024 GO BIG Challenge on Saturday, December 7

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be celebrating the participants of the GO BIG 2024 Challenge at the GO BIG Celebration on Saturday, December 7.

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2024-11-30

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National Park ServiceNov 30, 2024

Commemorative Wreaths Across America Program at Fort Donelson

A Christmas wreath lays on grave 667 with other Christmas wreaths behind it. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On Saturday, December 14th, members of the Stewart County community, as well as attendees from well outside of the local area, will gather at Fort Donelson National Cemetery to pay honor as part of Wreaths Across America Day.

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2024-11-27

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National Park ServiceNov 27, 2024

The 6888th Central Postal Battalion

On Saturday, December 14, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 1-hour ranger-led program that will take place at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. The program will begin in the visitor center then move outside.

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2024-11-20

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National Park ServiceNov 20, 2024

National Park Service Seeks Comments for John Coffee Memorial Bridge (Tennessee River Bridge) Replacement Project

The silhouette of a bridge at sunset spanning a wide river. The bridge stands on singular pilar supports. The sky is pink and blue with swirling clouds. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the replacement of the John Coffee Memorial Bridge (Tennessee River Bridge) along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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2024-11-15

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National Park ServiceNov 15, 2024

Photography at Point Lookout

On Saturday, November 30, at 3 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to participate in a special 1-hour, ranger-led program examining the role of photography at “Point Lookout” during the Civil War. This program will take place inside Point Park, on top of Lookout Mountain.

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2024-11-07

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National Park ServiceNov 7, 2024

New program manager selected for NPS Regions 6, 7, 8 National Trails Office

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The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Patrick Malone as program manager of Region 6, 7 and 8 National Trails Office. In this role, Malone will administer the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, California National Historic Trail, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, Old Spanish National Historic Trail, Oregon National Historic Trail, Pony Express National Historic Trail, Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program.

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2024-11-04

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National Park ServiceNov 4, 2024

Local Man Convicted in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Chickamauga Battlefield is preserved to commemorate the Battle of Chickamauga and the lives lost during that struggle. It provides a space for almost a million people each year to follow in the footsteps of soldiers engaged in the battle, to recreate, and to connect with nature. Drug use and weapons violations in the national military park are investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of federal and state laws.

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2024-11-01

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National Park ServiceNov 1, 2024

To Build a Fire

On Saturday, November 16, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 45-minute ranger-led program focusing on how early indigenous peoples made fire. This program will take place at the Gateway Site, 10 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37405.

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National Park ServiceNov 1, 2024

Free Entrance to Point Park, on Lookout Mountain, Monday, November 11, in Celebration of Veterans Day

Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain and part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee on Monday, November 11, to celebrate Veterans Day.

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2024-10-23

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National Park ServiceOct 23, 2024

Crews clear downed trees from 10 miles of trail in Cumberland Gap

A large fallen tree with a large root ball and uprooted dirt and rocks lay across a trail through the woods. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Staff from 8 National Park Service sites are working to clear hundreds of trees downed by Hurricane Helene in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The crew has thus far cleared over 500 fallen trees from about 10 miles of trail. Several miles of trail in the park have not yet been cleared and have hazardous conditions along the trail.

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2024-10-22

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National Park ServiceOct 22, 2024

161st Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga

Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff and volunteers as we commemorate the 161st Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga with a series special programs taking place in and around the city on November 23, 24, and 25, 2024.

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2024-10-18

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National Park ServiceOct 18, 2024

"Biting the Bullet"

On Saturday, November 2, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 45-minute ranger-led program about “biting the bullet” at the Snodgrass Cabin (Tour Stop 8). Participants are encouraged to follow the “Special Program” signs from the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center and to bring a chair, water, and to wear clothing appropriate for the weather.

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2024-10-16

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National Park ServiceOct 16, 2024

Explore Local Lore and Music at the 14th Annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine Event

A large outdoor tent filled with seated attendees at dusk during a past Ghost Mine event. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The past comes to life once again at the 14th Annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Friday, October 18, 2024, in the heart of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This free, family-friendly event invites visitors to explore a night of live music, storytelling, and immersive historical experiences in the old Blue Heron Mining Community. In this place, the echoes of history still linger.

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2024-10-06

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National Park ServiceOct 6, 2024

National Parks in the western Carolinas remain closed in the wake of Hurricane Helene

The National Park Service’s Southern Campaign Parks Group in the western Carolinas remains closed, pending cleanup from Hurricane Helene.

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2024-10-04

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National Park ServiceOct 4, 2024

Big South Fork is Partnering with Walgreens for a Vaccination Clinic

A stethoscope, tea, scarf, and a sign reading "Flu Season Ahead" on a blue background. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Flu season is almost here and on Wednesday, October 9, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, in partnership with Walgreens of Oneida, are teaming up to provide an influenza (flu) shot clinic in the park.

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2024-10-03

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National Park ServiceOct 3, 2024

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Staff Continue to Assess Impacts from Hurricane Helene

Chadwell Gap Trail is blocked by downed trees and debris after storm damage. A person in outdoor gear is seen in the distance working to assess the trail. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park staff and volunteers continue to assess conditions and address damage from Hurricane Helene.

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2024-10-01

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National Park ServiceOct 1, 2024

Moccasin Bend: Beginnings and Endings

On Saturday, October 12, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 1-hour, ranger-led, 1.2-mile hike exploring the Old Federal Road across Moccasin Bend to Brown’s Ferry. The program will begin at the Brown’s Ferry Federal Road trailhead, located at 707 Moccasin Bend Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37405.

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2024-09-30

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National Park ServiceSep 30, 2024

Vandals Destroy Big South Fork’s Specially-Equipped Viewfinder That Helped Color Blind Visitors See Vibrant Fall Foliage

A scenic view from the East Rim Overlook showing a valley of autumn-colored trees and a river winding below, with a public telescope in the foreground on a wooden observation deck. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Sometime during the night of September 21, vandals destroyed a specialized viewfinder that helps color blind visitors see vibrant fall foliage in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

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2024-09-23

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National Park ServiceSep 23, 2024

Ranger-led bike ride and hike provide opportunities to enjoy fall weather and learn about local history.

A woman wearing a campaign hat and green jacket and pants speakers to a group of more than 50 people. Blue sky and brown hills fill the background. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Richland, W.A. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host two programs this fall that share Hanford and the Tri-Cities’ role in the Manhattan Project. Ride with a Ranger, offered in partnership with Bike Tri-Cities and the REACH Museum, is scheduled for Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Rangers will also lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, October 5 from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

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2024-09-20

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National Park ServiceSep 20, 2024

Local Tales Spun from Mine-18 During the Fourteenth Annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine

A crowd watching a performer at a previous ghost mine event. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Venture into the hollows of Big South Fork NRRA as we celebrate the time-honored tradition of storytelling in Kentucky during the 14th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Friday, October 18, 2024.

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National Park ServiceSep 20, 2024

Big South Fork to Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28th

Graphic reading "National Public Lands Day, National Park" with illustrations of visitors doing various park activities like scuba diving, hiking, kayaking, and picking up trash. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Get outdoors and take part in the celebration of National Public Lands Day with the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The park will be hosting a volunteer trails work day that day. All interested persons should report to the Leatherwood Ford Gazebo at 8:30 am ET that day.

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National Park ServiceSep 20, 2024

Cherokee Nation v. Georgia: 1828-1838

On Saturday, October 5, at 10 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 1-hour, ranger-led, program breaking down the two Supreme Court cases brought upon the state of Georgia by the Cherokee Nation. This program will take place at the John Ross House, located at 200 East Lake Ave, Rossville, GA, 30741.

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2024-09-18

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National Park ServiceSep 18, 2024

The 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival Announces Schedule of Events

A storyteller and interpreter standing on stage from a previous event. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience as the 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival returns on Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area!

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2024-09-17

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National Park ServiceSep 17, 2024

Harvesting Wild Hogs in the Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR

A group of hogs eating grass next to the road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Deer hunting season open in Kentucky on September 7 and opens in Tennessee on September 28. During these big game seasons, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. There is also an extended hog hunting season that lasts from the end of the deer season until the end of February with a weapon that is approved by that state for harvesting big game.

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2024-09-13

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National Park ServiceSep 13, 2024

Access to Big South Fork’s Scenic O&W Road Blocked Due to Bridge Failure

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Road access to the Big South Fork’s scenic O&W Road was blocked by order of the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation this week. The Pine Creek Bridge was closed by the state because it was deemed unsafe. The closed bridge is the first bridge on O&W Road after the Toomey Road intersection. The closed bridge is outside of the boundary of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

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National Park ServiceSep 13, 2024

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Seeks Volunteers for Annual National Public Lands Day - 2024

Join volunteers across the nation on Saturday, September 28, 2024, taking part in National Public Lands Day - the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. This year’s activities at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park will focus on removing vegetation around the area of historic Camp Demaray. The park asks that participants meet at 8:30 am at the Craven’s House (1060 Cravens Terrace, Chattanooga, TN) to sign up.

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2024-09-10

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National Park ServiceSep 10, 2024

Storytellers to Visit Surrounding Schools, Inspiring Students Through the Power of Storytelling

A crowd sitting under the big tent at night listening to storytellers. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Next week, the school districts in the six counties that surround Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will welcome a talented lineup of storytellers who will engage students through interactive performances that celebrate culture, history, and creativity.

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National Park ServiceSep 10, 2024

Parts of Natchez Trace Parkway to close ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

Barricades block the roadway, leading to a wooded area. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will close Rocky Springs Campground in Claiborne County and the grounds of Mount Locust Inn in Jefferson County by sunset today, September 10, 2024. Additional locations along the parkway may close during incoming Tropical Storm Francine.

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National Park ServiceSep 10, 2024

Big South Fork Announces 2024 Photo Contest Winners

A fisherman standing in a field of grass next to a body of water fishing. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the winners of the 2024 Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area photo contest.

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2024-09-09

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National Park ServiceSep 9, 2024

NPS Announces the Release of Visitor Use Management Plan for the Virginia Triple Crown Segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The iconic Dragon's Tooth, a craggy mountain overhang with a stunning view — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service and partners have published a Visitor Use Management Plan for the Virginia Triple Crown Segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Triple Crown Segment includes the iconic Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs areas. This plan will guide long term visitor management in this area.

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National Park ServiceSep 9, 2024

Vaccine Clinic at Big South Fork’s Storytelling Festival

A large group of visitors sitting under a tent listening to haunted stories. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Walgreens of Oneida will be set up at Big South Fork’s annual Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 21 to provide flu shots to the public. They will be in the Bandy Creek area from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. No appointments necessary.

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2024-09-03

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National Park ServiceSep 3, 2024

Tourism to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park contributes $27.8 million to local economy

Backpackers on a trail at Cumberland Gap. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 797,346 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2023 spent over $25.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 312 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $27.8 million.

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2024-08-30

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National Park ServiceAug 30, 2024

Top 5 things to know for Labor Day weekend at Natchez Trace Parkway

A large white pickup truck towing a large 5th wheel travel trailer is parked in a parking lot. Four people walk toward the vehicle, one looking at a brochure. The lot is surrounded by trees with fall foliage. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

This Labor Day weekend, follow these five tips while traveling Natchez Trace Parkway

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2024-08-28

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National Park ServiceAug 28, 2024

Big South Fork Announces Demonstrators for 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

A historical reenactor demonstrates musket use to two visitors under a white tent. A woman with a dog watches attentively. Outdoor setting with trees. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

As part of the festivities for the 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 21st, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a series of captivating demonstrations deeply rooted in Appalachian culture and history.

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National Park ServiceAug 28, 2024

Tourism to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Contributes $87,476,000 to Local Economy - Report Shows Visitor Spending Supports 967 Jobs in Nearby Communities

A new National Park Service report shows that 1,021,822 visitors to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in 2023 spent $68,402,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 967 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $87,476,000.

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2024-08-23

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National Park ServiceAug 23, 2024

Big South Fork Art in the Park Reception September 6th

Green and golden yellow autumn leaves fallen over a road. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the tenth Annual Photo Contest reception on Friday, September 6 in the Bandy Creek Visitor Center, located at 151 Stable Road, Oneida. The festivities will begin at 5:00 PM (ET).

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National Park ServiceAug 23, 2024

National Park Service to fell hazard trees along Natchez Trace boundary

A close-up view of loblolly pine needles. The green and brown needles are attached to brown stems in clusters that give the appearance of star bursts. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On August 26, work will begin to fell hazardous trees along Natchez Trace Parkway in Clinton, Ridgeland, and Madison, Mississippi.

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National Park ServiceAug 23, 2024

Join us for a Birding Walk with Dr.Nicholson on Saturday, September 21st

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Start the Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival with a special Birding Walk on September 21 at 8:00 am ET. Join ornithologist Dr. Charles Nicholson for a guided stroll through the tranquil woods, offering expert insights into local birdlife. Enjoy this peaceful beginning to the festival’s events.

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National Park ServiceAug 23, 2024

First into Chattanooga - The Gateway City Falls

On Saturday, September 7, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a 90-minute, ranger-led, walking tour along the Old Wauhatchie Pike, on Lookout Mountain, to discuss the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry’s race to capture Chattanooga. Parking for this program will be along the Old Wauhatchie Pike, near 2161 Old Wauhatchie Pike Road, Chattanooga, TN 37409.

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National Park ServiceAug 23, 2024

Cotton, Credit, and the Confederacy

On Saturday, August 31, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 45-minute ranger-led talk exploring Confederate finance, European connections, and a fascinating cast of supporting characters.

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2024-08-15

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National Park ServiceAug 15, 2024

Musicians Announced for 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

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Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 32nd annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, set to unfold on Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area.

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2024-08-14

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National Park ServiceAug 14, 2024

Shiloh to Celebrate the 108th Birthday of the National Park Service

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Join Shiloh as we celebrate the birth of the National Park Service.

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2024-08-13

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National Park ServiceAug 13, 2024

Explore the Security and Secrecy of the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, August 17 at 11AM ET

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park will hold a ranger program, Secrecy, Security and Spies, at the Oak Ridge Turnpike Checking Station (2900 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830) on Saturday, August 17th from 11AM to 12PM ET.

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2024-08-06

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National Park ServiceAug 6, 2024

Featured Storytellers Announced for 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

Experience a day of immersive storytelling, stirring musical performances, vibrant craft displays; food options, and more at the 32nd annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival. This special event is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area.

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National Park ServiceAug 6, 2024

Temporary Authorization to Collect Firewood Downed from Recent Storms at Big South Fork

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The superintendent has authorized the collection of firewood downed during recent storms at Big South Fork NRRA, along Divide Road and Fork Ridge Road during the months of August and September of 2024.

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National Park ServiceAug 6, 2024

Days of Peace and Remembrance: Lights for Peace, Richland WA on August 9, 2024

pink clouds brighten the sky behind a very tall and narrow 3-sided shelter with people gathered in front. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Richland, W.A. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park will observe the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in the waning days of World War II in 1945 with a one-hour Lights for Peace program on August 9 starting at 8:00 pm PDT at the Fingernail Stage in Howard Amon Park in Richland.

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2024-08-05

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National Park ServiceAug 5, 2024

Cumberland Gap seeks public comment on proposed changes to fee structures for guided tours, picnic shelter rentals, and front country camping

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park seeks public comment on proposed changes to fees for guided tours, picnic shelter rentals, and front country camping. Comments will be accepted by mail or email through September 4, 2024.

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2024-08-02

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National Park ServiceAug 2, 2024

Big South Fork to Observe “Great American Outdoors Day” on August 4

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act on Sunday, August 4, with 50% off fees at Bandy Creek Pool and backcountry camping permits

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National Park ServiceAug 2, 2024

Days of Peace and Remembrance: Ringing the International Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on August 6, 2024

A Park Ranger stands at attention next to the International Friendship Bell. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is inviting the public to ring the International Friendship Bell at A.K. Bissell Park 79 times at dawn (6:49 am EDT) Tuesday, August 6th to commemorate the number of years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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National Park ServiceAug 2, 2024

Unsung Valor

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct a 45-minute talk about the stories of several heroic men and their unsung deeds of valor during the Battle of Chickamauga.

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National Park ServiceAug 2, 2024

Jacob Cummings and His Route to Freedom – A Kayak Tour - 2024

On Saturday, August 17, at 9 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga, will conduct a FREE, 4-hour, historical kayak tour.

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2024-07-26

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National Park ServiceJul 26, 2024

Big South Fork Reopens All Roads Affected by Recent Storm

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Work crews at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area have cleared all roads and most trails of hazardous trees from the major weather event on May 26.

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National Park ServiceJul 26, 2024

An Abyss of Lurid Darkness - Artillery on Lookout Mountain

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct artillery firing demonstrations, each lasting approximately 30 minutes, inside Point Park, on Lookout Mountain.

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2024-07-25

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National Park ServiceJul 25, 2024

Save the Date: Blue Heron Ghost Mine, Friday, October 18th

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Join us on Friday, October 18th at 8:00 pm ET for the 14th Annual Big South Fork Ghost Mine at the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum.

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2024-07-22

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National Park ServiceJul 22, 2024

Los Alamos site of Manhattan Project National Historical Park hosting Day of Peace and Remembrance in observance of atomic bombings of Japan

A three story wooden historic building with wood pillars framing porch, with grassy lawn in front. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The Los Alamos event will take place on Thursday, August 8th at 6:30 p.m. MDT. In collaboration with Friends of MAPR-LA and Los Alamos Arts Council the park will host a viewing of the documentary film Richland followed by a silent luminaria viewing at 8:00 p.m. MDT in the historic Memorial Rose Garden on the grounds of Fuller Lodge.

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2024-07-17

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National Park ServiceJul 17, 2024

Illegal Hunting Activity in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Hunting and trapping date back to the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the local area, and even to this day, people venture to private and public lands to harvest small and big game. The US Forest Service allows hunting on 650,000 acres in 10 TN counties, TVA provides 175,000 acres, and TWRA makes over 7,000 acres available to the public for hunting. However, not all public land is open to hunting. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is closed to all hunting and trapping.

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2024-07-16

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National Park ServiceJul 16, 2024

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Hosting Days of Peace and Remembrance in 79th Anniversary Observance of Atomic Bombings of Japan

A man stands with arms behind his back facing a large bell hung from a sturdy concrete structure. Lunch bags illuminated with candles line the walkway. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons.

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2024-07-13

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National Park ServiceJul 13, 2024

Hikers, Bikers, and Junior Rangers are Invited to Shiloh Battlefield for Ranger Led Programs

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Join Shiloh on July 20 for three ranger programs!

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2024-07-11

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National Park ServiceJul 11, 2024

Vendors Invited to Participate in the 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will celebrate the 32nd annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Traditional arts and crafts as well as food services will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. The park encourages all interested craft and food vendors to participate in this year’s festival.

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National Park ServiceJul 11, 2024

YCC Team at Big South Fork Helping Keep Campgrounds in Great Shape

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This year’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Team at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has been busy painting multiple structures throughout the park.

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2024-07-09

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National Park ServiceJul 9, 2024

Fear and Dread at Ringgold Gap - A Kayak Tour of Ringgold Gap and South Chickamauga Creek

On Saturday, July 20 at 9 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga and sponsored by National Park Partners, will conduct a FREE, 4- hour, historical kayak tour through Ringgold, Georgia.

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2024-06-28

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National Park ServiceJun 28, 2024

Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Captain Ben Lane Posey’s Wars

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute presentation discussing the story of 38th Alabama Infantry Captain Ben Lane Posey during the Battle of Chickamauga. Participants will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center before traveling out onto the battlefield.

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2024-06-27

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National Park ServiceJun 27, 2024

Volunteers Provide Vital Assistance to Big South Fork During National Trails Day Event

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On June 22, two popular trails were greatly improved with the help of volunteers during Big South Fork’s annual National Trails Day event.

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National Park ServiceJun 27, 2024

Big South Fork Continues to Reopen Areas Affected by Recent Storm

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Work crews continue to clear roads and trails of hazardous trees from the major weather event on May 26 at Big South Fork NRRA.

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2024-06-21

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National Park ServiceJun 21, 2024

Big South Fork to Reopen Some Roads and Trails as Storm Recovery Operations Continues

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Big South Fork to Reopen Some Roads and Trails as Storm Recovery Operations Continues, clearing roads and trails of hazardous trees from the major weather event on May 26.

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National Park ServiceJun 21, 2024

Raining Iron Down from Lookout Mountain: The Role of Artillery During the Siege of Chattanooga

On Saturday, July 6, at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present artillery firing demonstrations inside Point Park, on Lookout Mountain.

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2024-06-14

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National Park ServiceJun 14, 2024

Capturing Lookout Mountain Artistic Perspectives of the Battle Above the Clouds

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 1-hour program inside the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center on Saturday, June 29, at 11 am, focusing on James Walker’s famous painting, “The Battle of Lookout Mountain.”

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2024-06-12

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National Park ServiceJun 12, 2024

Statement from National Park Service Center Branch Chief and Program Manager Christopher Lewis Regarding Termination of the Fort Donelson Visitor Center Contract

On June 6, the National Park Service (NPS) provided notice to AACON General Contractors, LLC that AACON's right to proceed further under the Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center rehabilitation contract was being terminated for default.

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2024-06-10

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National Park ServiceJun 10, 2024

Big South Fork NRRA to Observe Juneteenth Federal Holiday on Wednesday, June 19

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe Juneteenth National Independence Day, or Juneteenth, on Wednesday, June 19, with 50 percent off fees at Bandy Creek Pool and backcountry camping permits as well as 50 percent off one night of camping at Alum Ford Campground.

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2024-06-07

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National Park ServiceJun 7, 2024

Rangers to host talks, dances, paddles, and walks highlighting the Manhattan Project history of America’s Secret City, Oak Ridge, TN

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host a variety of programming during June for visitors to explore the atomic beginnings of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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2024-06-01

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National Park ServiceJun 1, 2024

Kayak Tour from Dalton’s Ford to Reed’s Bridge on West Chickamauga Creek

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct a FREE, 4- hour, ranger-led kayak tour on Saturday, June 15, at 9 am.

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National Park ServiceJun 1, 2024

Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Captain Jim Stinchcomb’s Story

On Sunday, June 16, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute presentation discussing the story of 17th Ohio Infantry Captain Jim Stinchcomb during the Battle of Chickamauga. Stinchcomb was a lively correspondent to his hometown newspaper, and this program will look at his reported experiences during the battle. Participants will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center before traveling onto the battlefield for the talk.

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National Park ServiceJun 1, 2024

“They Suffer So Acutely:” Hospitals of Chattanooga During the Civil War

On Saturday, June 15, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to participate in a special 1-hour, ranger-led program examining the role of hospitals in Chattanooga during the Civil War. Participants are asked to park at the 301-409 Collins St Parking Lot adjacent to the Confederate cemetery on 5th Avenue, where the program will be held. (301-499 Collins St, Chattanooga, TN 37403). Participants are welcome to bring a chair and water.

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2024-05-29

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National Park ServiceMay 29, 2024

Temporary Trail Closure During Ongoing Storm Recovery

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National Park Service work crews continue their work to clear roads and trails of numerous hazardous trees from the weather event on May 26. Due to safety concerns, several trails are temporarily closed to all pedestrian, bike, and horse traffic due to extensive tree damage.

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National Park ServiceMay 29, 2024

Big South Fork Reschedules National Trails Day to June 22

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For the safety of both staff and volunteers, Big South Fork’s National Trails Day workday will be rescheduled from Saturday, June 1 to Saturday, June 22.

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2024-05-28

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National Park ServiceMay 28, 2024

Big South Fork NRRA Continues to Recover from Recent Storm Damage

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Big South Fork NRRA continues to recover from the Sunday, May 26 weather event that produced dangerously high winds, and dropped almost two inches of rain, adding to the more than 10 inches of rain the area has received for the month

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2024-05-24

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National Park ServiceMay 24, 2024

Bridges’ Illinois Battery: Brawling with Breckinridge

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a special living history event at Chickamauga Battlefield on Saturday, June 8. Come experience the power of Civil War artillery as park rangers and living historians tell the story of artillery on the battlefield. These 30-minute programs will be presented near the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.

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2024-05-23

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National Park ServiceMay 23, 2024

Memorial Day Service at Fort Donelson National Cemetery

On Monday, May 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM, Fort Donelson National Cemetery will be the site of its annual memorial service.

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2024-05-20

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National Park ServiceMay 20, 2024

Shiloh Seeks Public Comment

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Shiloh is seeking public comment on newly acquired properties.

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2024-05-17

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National Park ServiceMay 17, 2024

National Trails Day on the Scenic Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain - 2024

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the American Hiking Society, and the Southeastern Climbers Coalition are looking for volunteers for National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, 2024. All volunteers are invited to meet at the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center’s parking lot (behind the building) at 9 am.

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2024-05-16

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National Park ServiceMay 16, 2024

Natchez Trace Parkway and NHTSA reminds drivers and riders that Motorcyclist’s Safety Is Everyone’s Safety

A motorocyclist with helmet and riding suite rides a blue motorcycle on a two lane road. The Jeff Busby brown arrowhead sign is visible in the frame. Another motor cycle is in the distance with its headlights on. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

This month marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds all motorists that Motorcyclist’s Safety Is Everyone’s Safety. Motorcycle safety is an ongoing responsibility for all road users on Natchez Trace Parkway.

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2024-05-14

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National Park ServiceMay 14, 2024

Bandy Creek Pool Now Open for the 2024 Season

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Bandy Creek pool has opened for the 2024 season.

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2024-05-13

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National Park ServiceMay 13, 2024

Shiloh National Military Park to Change Hours of Operation

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Shiloh is modifying operational hours at their two visitor centers.

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2024-05-10

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National Park ServiceMay 10, 2024

Torch Light Tour of Chattanooga National Cemetery - 2024

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with the Chattanooga National Cemetery, invites the public to participate in a FREE torch light tour of the Civil War portion of the cemetery on Memorial Day, May 27. The tour will begin at the old cemetery entrance arch in the cemetery’s southwest section at 8:45 pm, will involve about a mile of walking over the rolling grass-covered grounds, and will last approximately 90 minutes.

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National Park ServiceMay 10, 2024

I Want to See if I Can Find My Teeth: How Battlefield Injures Changed Soldiers

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 1-hour ranger program focusing on soldiers’ injuries associated with the Battle of Chickamauga. This program will begin at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, then it will car caravan out onto the battlefield.

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2024-05-07

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National Park ServiceMay 7, 2024

Mark Thrash – Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War

Beginning May 7, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will be hosting two new temporary exhibits showcasing artifacts recovered from the home and dump site of Mark Thrash and his family at the time they lived within the park. These artifacts are from an archeological field school conducted in 1975, a little over 30 years after Mark Thrash passed away.

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2024-05-06

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National Park ServiceMay 6, 2024

Fourth Annual Big South Fork Decoration Day Cemetery Quest Kick-off May 4

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will celebrate the deeply rooted tradition of Decoration Day on the Cumberland Plateau with its third annual Cemetery Quest event.

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2024-05-03

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National Park ServiceMay 3, 2024

“Louder than the Song of Southern Katydids:” The Role of Artillery at Chickamauga

On Saturday, May 18, at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present artillery firing demonstrations at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center.

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National Park ServiceMay 3, 2024

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga to Provide Bike/Hike at Moccasin Bend National Archeological District

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga will offer a FREE historical bike/hike at Moccasin Bend National Archeological District on Saturday, May 18. The bike ride will begin at the Gateway Site, 10 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN, at 9:30 am. Ride length is approximately 4 miles on flat to moderately hilly terrain. The hike, which will take place along the Brown’s Ferry Federal Road, will be a total of 1.2 miles in length. The rides are appropriate for adults and children ages 16 years and older. All participants are required to wear helmets.

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2024-04-30

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National Park ServiceApr 30, 2024

Huggins, Huwald, and Morton: Gunning for Granger

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 1-hour ranger-led hike that will explore the action along Forrest Road and will discuss the role of Huwald, Huggins, and Morton’s Confederate Batteries on September 20, 1863.

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2024-04-29

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National Park ServiceApr 29, 2024

Cherokee County Awarded FLAP Grant to Develop Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and Carolina Thread Trail

Cherokee County was the recent recipient of a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant that will provide significant funding to plan and design approximately 26 miles of trail associated with the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVVI) corridor and Carolina Thread Trail (CTT). The Federal Lands Access Program was created to improve state and local transportation facilities that provide access to and through federal lands.

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2024-04-25

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National Park ServiceApr 25, 2024

Rangers to lead hikes and walks that highlight Manhattan Project history in the Tri-Cities

a group of 15 adults stand in a semi-circle on a grassy area facing a woman wearing a campaign hat, gray shirt, and green pants who speaks to the group. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host two programs during the first week of May. Life in Richland: Hanford Workers and their Families walking tour is scheduled for May 1 from 9:00-11:00 am starting at the Uptown Theater in Richland. Rangers will also lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 am–11:30 am.

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2024-04-23

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National Park ServiceApr 23, 2024

Mark Thrash: A Living Memorial

On Saturday, May 4, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute ranger-led presentation discussing Mark Thrash, a local legend in the early years of the national military park.

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2024-04-22

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National Park ServiceApr 22, 2024

America's 250th: Gaining Independence on the Frontier

Man in 1700s period clothing doing woodcarving — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Discover 1700s frontier life during the "Gaining Independence on the Frontier" event April 26-28 at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park! This free, family-friendly event will include demonstrations of leatherworking, blacksmithing, basketweaving, and more.

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National Park ServiceApr 22, 2024

Guided Bird Walk with Dr Chuck Nicholson, April 27 at Big South Fork

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In celebration of the 24th Annual Spring Planting & Music Festival, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announces a birding walk with Dr. Charles P. Nicholson on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Participants will meet at the Bandy Creek Campground swimming pool at 8:00 AM (ET).

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2024-04-15

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National Park ServiceApr 15, 2024

Big South Fork Announces Demonstrators for 2024 Spring Planting and Music Festival

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day.

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2024-04-12

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National Park ServiceApr 12, 2024

Big South Fork Announces 2023 Spring Planting and Music Festival Line-Up

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A diverse range of the region’s most talented live music acts are currently scheduled to perform during the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

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2024-04-11

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National Park ServiceApr 11, 2024

Big South Fork Celebrates National Park Week in 2024

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe National Park Week from Saturday, April 20-28. The nine-day event will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as one night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Saturday, April 20.

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2024-04-09

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National Park ServiceApr 9, 2024

Free Entrance to Point Park on Saturday, April 20, in Celebration of National Park Week.

Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain, part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to celebrate the first day of National Park Week.

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2024-04-05

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National Park ServiceApr 5, 2024

Sales Opportunities for Non-Profit Organizations During Annual Spring Planting & Music Festival

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Big South Fork NRRA invites non-profit organizations to participate in the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This event provides an excellent opportunity for increased awareness and outreach for your organization.

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National Park ServiceApr 5, 2024

The National Park Service seeks comments for a wetlands statement of findings

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The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on a wetlands statement of finding (WSOF) for a revetment project for bank stabilization of Lindsey Creek at a pipeline crossing Natchez Trace Parkway near Clinton, Mississippi.

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2024-04-04

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National Park ServiceApr 4, 2024

Campgrounds Now Open for 2024 Season

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area this year by camping at one of or all five campgrounds!

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2024-04-02

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National Park ServiceApr 2, 2024

Tenth Annual Big South Fork Photo Contest Deadline on July 15

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience how you capture the park through the lens of a camera! Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it.

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2024-03-29

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National Park ServiceMar 29, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: 24th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival, Saturday, April 27

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This festival celebrates the Appalachian way of life that has been an integral part of the history of the Big South Fork area.

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National Park ServiceMar 29, 2024

Local Kentucky-Area Resident Found Deceased from Apparent Fall in Park

On the morning of March 29, 2024, visitors discovered, and reported a deceased individual in the water at Yahoo Falls, in the Kentucky area of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

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National Park ServiceMar 29, 2024

Local Organizations to Host Spring Ride with a Ranger Program

5 cyclists on a pave path ride towards the camera on a bright sunny day. Trees with green and yellow leaves line the path and with a group of 10 riders are seen in the background. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park is partnering with Bike Tri-Cities and the REACH Museum to host Ride with a Ranger program on Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 am. Ride with a Ranger is a free interpretive bike ride along the river from Leslie Groves Park to the REACH Museum in Richland.

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National Park ServiceMar 29, 2024

Third Women’s Army Corps Training Center: 1944 – Living History (2024)

On Saturday, April 27, and on Sunday, April 28, from 9 am - 4 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a living history weekend focusing on the Women’s Army Corps training facility at Chickamauga Battlefield.

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2024-03-27

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National Park ServiceMar 27, 2024

Paid Summer Jobs for High School Age Students at Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR

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Applications are being accepted from youth in McCreary County in Kentucky and Fentress, Morgan, Scott Counties in Tennessee for the parks’ Youth Conservation Corps summer employment program until April 10, 2024.

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National Park ServiceMar 27, 2024

Registration Open for Annual Oscar Blevins Trail Runs at Big South Fork NRRA

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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is once again partnering with Knoxville Track Club to hold the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the annual Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

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2024-03-25

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National Park ServiceMar 25, 2024

Big South Fork NRRA to Welcome New United States Citizens during 2023 National Park Week

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The National Park Service and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service will partner to hold a naturalization ceremony for new United States citizens on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. The public is invited to witness this stirring ceremony.

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2024-03-19

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National Park ServiceMar 19, 2024

Fire Crews Prepare for 2024 Prescribed Fire Season

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During the spring months of 2024, fire crews will conduct a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. As priority, fire crews are now working on prepping these units to burn safely and effectively. The expectation is and will be to initiate the prescribed fire as soon as possible. Local communities can expect minimal smoke and visibility impacts. During the burns, some park roads and trails may be closed temporarily for visitor safety.

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2024-03-06

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National Park ServiceMar 6, 2024

Big South Fork Celebrates 50 Years on March 7, 2024

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On March 7, 2024, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will recognize 50 years since its designation as a national river and recreation area. All year long, Big South Fork-area residents, businesses, and visitors will commemorate this special place on the upper Cumberland Plateau, and its significance as a unit of the National Park System.

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2024-03-05

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National Park ServiceMar 5, 2024

New Virtual Tours Provide Digital Access to Park Facilities

An oblique view of a large, multi-story nuclear reactor face, gold in color. Several icons on the image provide directions for navigation and to find information. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), recently published virtual tours of four park facilities. Tours include T Plant and B Reactor at Hanford and X-10 Graphite Reactor and Y-12 Pilot Plant (Building 9731) at Oak Ridge.

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2024-03-04

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National Park ServiceMar 4, 2024

Big South Fork NRRA announces $3,052,000 for Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Resilience Projects

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Big South Fork NRRA will receive $3,052,000 in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to mitigate abandoned mine drainage, close open mine portals, implement invasive plant management and control feral swine.

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National Park ServiceMar 4, 2024

Natchez Trace Parkway to conduct spring prescribed fires

A single firefighter sprays water on a fire at the line where the forest meets the grass. Smoke fills the woods. A fire engine is parked on the grass and with the driver side door hope. A single lane of the parkway is visible in the left of the frame. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway beginning today. Weather permitting, burn operations will occur throughout the month of March.

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2024-02-29

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National Park ServiceFeb 29, 2024

Natchez Trace Parkway seeks information on hit-and-run collision

A law enforcement dash cam view of a smoke filled road with a black car passing northbound and a white truck in the distance. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

National Park Service law enforcement rangers are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision on Natchez Trace Parkway.

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2024-02-27

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National Park ServiceFeb 27, 2024

Big South Fork NRRA Experienced Continued High Visitation in 2023

Visitation News Release — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Today, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4 percent over 2022. Big South Fork NRRA experienced continued high visitation in 2023.

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2024-02-26

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National Park ServiceFeb 26, 2024

325.5 Million Visits to National Parks in 2023, Over 1 Million Visits at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

The National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. At Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, visitation numbers topped 1 million (1,021,822) for the first time since the National Park Service Centennial in 2016. This increase was due in part to the commemoration of the 160th Anniversary of the Campaign for Chattanooga which occurred in 2023.

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2024-02-23

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National Park ServiceFeb 23, 2024

Nadine Turchin: A Woman’s story from Chickamauga

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute ranger-led presentation discussing Nadine Lvova Turchin, the wife of US Brigadier General John Basil Turchin, a very unusual woman for her time and not fitting into the strict role of a woman in the Victorian Era.

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2024-02-22

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National Park ServiceFeb 22, 2024

Prescribed Fire Planned at Chickamauga Battlefield

The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Chickamauga Battlefield the week of February 25, depending on weather conditions.

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2024-02-16

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National Park ServiceFeb 16, 2024

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park Seeks Volunteers for Weed Wrangle 2024

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, is looking for volunteers to help remove exotic invasive plant species along their shared boundary as part of Weed Wrangle 2024.

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National Park ServiceFeb 16, 2024

Cherokee Warriors: Explore the History of the Legendary Warrior Spirit That Connects Generations of Cherokee

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to participate in a special 1-hour, ranger-led program exploring the history of Cherokee warriors.

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2024-02-09

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National Park ServiceFeb 9, 2024

Fall of the House of the Ridge: A Cherokee Tragedy

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 30-minute ranger led talk about Major Ridge and his family during the era of Cherokee Removal.

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National Park ServiceFeb 9, 2024

Preserving a Picturesque America to Paint Historic Sketch from Inside Point Park

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Preserving a Picturesque America, invites the public to participate in a special 1-hour program examining how the group takes a historic sketch from the two-volume set Picturesque America, published in 1872, and paints the same scene as it is today.

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2024-02-05

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National Park ServiceFeb 5, 2024

The Public is Invited to the Annual Big South Fork and Obed Science Meeting

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The National Park Service will host an annual public science meeting at Historic Rugby Visitor Center, in Rugby, Tennessee. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed Wild and Scenic River, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and other areas on the Cumberland Plateau.

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2024-02-02

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National Park ServiceFeb 2, 2024

“Braver Men Never Lived:” African American Stories from Chickamauga Battlefield

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct a 90-minute ranger-led car-caravan tour of Chickamauga Battlefield focusing on the stories of African Americans participants.

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2024-01-30

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National Park ServiceJan 30, 2024

The National Park Service seeks comments for the Chisha-Foka Multi-Use Trail Extension Project

A group of five people walk for exercise on a paved trail. A bicyclist passes them on the left of the trail. The trail is lined with green grass and trees. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) to construct an extension of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail near Jackson, Mississippi. The EA analyzes the impacts of the construction and use of the proposed 2.5-mile trail extension.

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2024-01-27

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National Park ServiceJan 27, 2024

2024 Volunteer River Cleanup

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Join us Saturday, March 16, as the National Park Service joins forces with Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and East Tennessee Whitewater Club for a river-based cleanup at Big South Fork NRRA.

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2024-01-19

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National Park ServiceJan 19, 2024

Craft Vendors Invited to 24th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on April 27, 2024

216438894_4446339428762233_6452981217221827114_n — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This year, the park also celebrates its 50th anniversary, offering a special opportunity for vendors to showcase their traditional arts and crafts to a large, enthusiastic crowd.

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2024-01-14

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National Park ServiceJan 14, 2024

Sections of Natchez Trace Parkway to close ahead of winter storms

Snow covered road with snow covered trees lining the roadway. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway south of Nashville, Tennessee between milepost 429 and 442 at approximately 7 PM Sunday. Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, Mississippi will close at noon today. Additional sections of the parkway may close during the storms.

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2024-01-09

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National Park ServiceJan 9, 2024

Wreaths Out at the Shiloh National Cemetery

Two wreaths with red ribbons adorn the iron cemetery gates — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Volunteers are being sought to remove wreatsh from the national cemetery.

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2024-01-05

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National Park ServiceJan 5, 2024

Surviving the Assassin’s Bullet - Stand Watie Before the Civil War

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a 1-hour ranger-led discussion focusing on Cherokee leader Stand Watie during the years prior to the Civil War.

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National Park ServiceJan 5, 2024

Free Entrance to Point Park, Monday, January 15, and Volunteers Needed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service

Point Park, a unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, located atop Lookout Mountain, is waiving the entrance fee on Monday, January 15, to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All national parks will waive entrance fees on this day as the first fee free day of 2024. It is also a day of service, when thousands of volunteers participate in service projects across the country, including national parks. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is also seeking volunteers for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service.

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2024-01-03

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National Park ServiceJan 3, 2024

Park Ranger to Lead a Walk and Talk at the Corinth Contraband Camp

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Ranger to offer an Education at the Corinth Contraband Camp Program

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2023-12-22

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National Park ServiceDec 22, 2023

Natchez Trace Parkway socioeconomic research released

Data types from the Socioeconomic Monitoring Visitor Surveys — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service released the 2022 Socioeconomic Research of Natchez Trace Parkway report. The report focuses on park visitors. It develops a deeper understanding of who visits the Parkway and what they do during their visit.

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2023-12-19

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National Park ServiceDec 19, 2023

Shiloh Visitor Center Closes for Exhibit Installation

Image of a brick building with signage in forefront. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

News Release updated 12/19/2023. Shiloh's visitor center closed for major exhibit installation.

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2023-12-15

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National Park ServiceDec 15, 2023

Winter Vistas: “Uncle Billy” vs. “Old Pat” at Tunnel Hill, Tenn.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special ranger-led hike exploring the events that occurred on the northern end of Missionary Ridge at Tunnel Hill. This program will begin at the parking area for the Sherman Reservation, off Lightfoot Mill Road. The hike will last approximately 90 minutes and will be under 1-mile in length.

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2023-12-14

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National Park ServiceDec 14, 2023

Natchez Trace Parkway open near Tupelo, Mississippi

Two lane road lined with trees in winter foliage — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The closed section of Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 239.2 (near Highway 32) to Milepost 256.9 (Near Highway 6), has reopened to traffic.

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2023-12-07

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National Park ServiceDec 7, 2023

Three national scenic trails designated as units of the National Park System

A view from the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established by Congress and administered by the National Park Service as part of the National Trails System, are now also recognized as units of the National Park System.

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2023-12-06

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National Park ServiceDec 6, 2023

New Photo Exhibit Premieres at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge on December 12

A gaggle of children climb up a play set, viewed from above — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park’s most recent photo exhibit, “Recess - A Photographic Exhibition of Recreation in the Secret City” will open on Tuesday, December 12, in the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge’s Imagination Gallery

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2023-12-04

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National Park ServiceDec 4, 2023

Nine Plead Guilty to Impaired Driving on the Trace

Nine defendants pled guilty on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 to impaired driving offenses on the Natchez Trace Parkway in the Northern District of Mississippi. These convictions stemmed from the defendants operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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2023-11-30

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National Park ServiceNov 30, 2023

Christmastime - December 1863

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present 30-minute programs at the Snodgrass House (Tour Stop 8) focusing on what Christmas might have been like on Chickamauga Battlefield.

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2023-11-21

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National Park ServiceNov 21, 2023

New Manhattan Project three-part stamp that embodies one park, three sites, and countless stories

circle divided in 3rds with black and white line art. There are 2 industrial buildings and a squat square building with a large sign on roof. Text reads: Manhattan Project NHP. Oak Ridge, TN. Hanford, WA. Los Alamos, NM. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), releases a new three-part park stamp to celebrate the whole park and its individual communities. The new stamp features line drawings of the B Reactor at Hanford, Main Gate Park in Los Alamos, and the X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge.

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2023-11-17

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National Park ServiceNov 17, 2023

Reconciliation in Chattanooga: “The privileged profit more off consensus than the less privileged”

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 45-minute program exploring reconciliation after the Civil War and how it affected the African American community. This program will take place at the New York Peace Monument, in Point Park, on Lookout Mountain.

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National Park ServiceNov 17, 2023

Natchez Trace Parkway asks travelers to “Drive safe, the park way”

U.S. Park Ranger McElwain asks travelers to "Drive safe, the park way" as part of Natchez Trace Parkway's new safety video campaign. NPS Photo/J. York — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Today, the National Park Service released a series of videos encouraging travelers to “Drive safe, the park way.” The three-part series will prepare travelers to experience the parkway safely throughout the year.

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2023-11-13

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National Park ServiceNov 13, 2023

Manhattan Project National Historical Park - Los Alamos Visitor Center Holiday Closures

Los Alamos Visitor Center Closed Nov 20-30, 2023, and December 23,2023, - January 4,2024.

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2023-11-09

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National Park ServiceNov 9, 2023

Campfire ban issued at Natchez Trace Parkway

TUPELO, Miss. — The National Park Service is implementing a ban on campfires and charcoal use at Natchez Trace Parkway due to the current drought and high fire danger. Effective immediately, all campfires and charcoal use are banned on parkway property, including the developed campgrounds at Rocky Springs, Jeff Busby, and Meriwether Lewis; the designated bicycle campgrounds, and all picnic areas along the parkway.

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2023-11-01

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National Park ServiceNov 1, 2023

Veterans Day Bus Tour of the Battlefield

Black and white image of 1930s era buses parked outside the visitor center — National Park Service · Original image and credit

All veterans are invited to join Shiloh for a guided bus tour of the battlefield.

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National Park ServiceNov 1, 2023

Monument Restoration and Education on Chickamauga Battlefield – 11th Michigan

On Friday, November 10, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a special 30-minute ranger-led program highlighting the restoration work currently being done at the Chickamauga Battlefield on the 11th Michigan Infantry’s regimental monument, located on Horseshoe Ridge/Snodgrass Hill. Staff from Northern Stone Carving, who is conducting the restoration work, will be on hand as well.

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2023-10-31

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National Park ServiceOct 31, 2023

Free Entrance to Point Park, on Lookout Mountain - Saturday, November 11, in Celebration of Veterans Day

Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain and part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee on Saturday, November 11, to celebrate Veterans Day.

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2023-10-20

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National Park ServiceOct 20, 2023

Fire Shaped This Land

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 45-minute ranger-led program exploring how Native Americans used fire as a tool to shape the land. This program will take place at the Gateway Site, on Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, at 10 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405.

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2023-10-06

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National Park ServiceOct 6, 2023

The Battle of Lookout Mountain - Bicycle Tour

On Saturday, October 21, at 9:30 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga, will conduct 1.66-mile historical bicycle tour on Lookout Mountain. On this tour, participants will bike from Cravens House to the intersection of the Rifle Pits and Guild Trails. From this intersection, they will take a short out and back hike to the Confederate rifle pits, then they will bike back to Cravens House, following the US assault on Lookout Mountain, 160 years ago.

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National Park ServiceOct 6, 2023

Monument Restoration and Education on Chickamauga Battlefield - 31st Indiana

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a special 30-minute ranger-led program highlighting the restoration work currently being done at the Chickamauga Battlefield on the 31st Indiana Infantry’s regimental monument, located on Battleline Road. Staff from Northern Stone Carving, who is conducting the restoration work, will be on hand as well. Please consider bringing a folding chair and dress accordingly for the weather.

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2023-09-29

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National Park ServiceSep 29, 2023

Ed Clark Named Superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Superintendent Ed Clark wearing a straw NPS flat hat. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

National Park Service has selected Ed Clark as the new superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. He is expected to begin his new assignment on October 8.

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2023-09-26

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National Park ServiceSep 26, 2023

Monument Restoration and Education on Chickamauga Battlefield

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a special program highlighting work currently being done at the Chickamauga Battlefield on the 15th US Infantry’s regimental monument, located at Tour Stop 2, on Battleline Road. Staff from Northern Stone Carving, who is conducting the restoration work, will be on hand as well.

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2023-09-22

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National Park ServiceSep 22, 2023

Have you Herd? Weed-Loving Goats to be Used for Invasive Plant Removal on Chickamauga Battlefield

Beginning Monday, October 2, 2023, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will have goats on park property, at Snodgrass Hill, where they will be “goat-scaping.” These goats will be used in areas with dense populations of invasive vegetative species such as Himalayan Blackberry, Multi-Flora Rose, Bush Honeysuckle, and Privet to help manage and decrease their presence.

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2023-09-21

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National Park ServiceSep 21, 2023

National Park Service, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services celebrate the naturalization of 19 new United States Citizens at Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

Three people standing together. One person is receiving an award. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Today, Natchez Trace Parkway, in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, hosted a naturalization ceremony in honor of Citizenship Day and Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2023). Nineteen candidates from countries of origin around the world became new American citizens on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM.

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2023-09-20

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National Park ServiceSep 20, 2023

Shiloh Rangers Celebrate 30 Years of NPLD at Corinth

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Join Shiloh rangers during America's largest single day volunteer event for public lands.

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2023-09-15

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National Park ServiceSep 15, 2023

National Park Service, Federal Highway Administration celebrate completion of roadway safety improvements along Natchez Trace Parkway

Nine people stand holding a ribbon across the roadway. One person is cutting the ribbon. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Officials from the National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) this week celebrated the completion of a 40-mile roadway rehabilitation and safety improvements project along Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) in Alabama and Mississippi. The Parkway is one of the nation’s most visited national parks with 6 million annual visitors who enjoy the scenic drive, historic sites and recreational activities in communities along the parkway.

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2023-09-08

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National Park ServiceSep 8, 2023

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Seeks Volunteers for Annual National Public Lands Day

Join volunteers across the nation on Saturday, September 23, 2023, starting at 8:30 am, taking part in National Public Lands Day - the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States.

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2023-09-07

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National Park ServiceSep 7, 2023

Meet Authors David Powell, Perry Short, and Robert Carter at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

As we commence the 160th anniversary commemorating the Battle of Chickamauga, America’s National Parks, in partnership with the National Park Service, would like to invite you to meet authors David Powell, Perry Short, and Robert Carter inside the visitor center beginning September 16, 2023.

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2023-08-31

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National Park ServiceAug 31, 2023

Natchez Trace Parkway open near Cherokee, Alabama

Treelined two lane road with raised yellow centerline striping. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The closed section of Natchez Trace Parkway, between MP 320.4 (Highway 72) to MP 326.2 (North Pike Road), has reopened to traffic.

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2023-08-23

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National Park ServiceAug 23, 2023

Tourism to Natchez Trace Parkway contributes $474 million to local economy

Parkonomics infographic 2022 — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Tupelo, MS – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6.5 million visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2022 spent $474 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,660 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $640 million.

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2023-08-21

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National Park ServiceAug 21, 2023

Tourism to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park contributes $81,396,000 to local economy Report shows visitor spending supports 991 jobs in nearby communities

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 964,272 visitors to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in 2022 spent $63,644,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 905 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $81,396,000.

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National Park ServiceAug 21, 2023

Public tip results in commercial vehicles being pulled over

Park Ranger Vehicle close to camera, while 3 large commercial vehicles are stopped further back. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The Natchez Trace Parkway Park Rangers pulled over a carnival convoy on July 25, 2023.

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National Park ServiceAug 21, 2023

New Study Reveals Economic Impact of Shiloh

Shiloh VC and Visitors — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Shiloh provides positive economic impact to gateway communities.

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2023-08-14

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National Park ServiceAug 14, 2023

Ranger's Offer a Walk and Talk about the Union Occupation of Corinth

Park ranger leading a tour. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Join NPS rangers for a walk and talk about the Union Occupation of Corinth

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2023-08-12

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National Park ServiceAug 12, 2023

Cherokee Iconography: A Language unto Itself

On Saturday, August 12, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to participate in a special 1-hour, ranger-led program examining Cherokee iconography. These symbols, and the meanings ascribed to them, are important aspects of Cherokee culture. The program will be held at the Passage Site, located next to the Tennessee River, between the Market Street Bridge and the Tennessee Aquarium. Participants will need to park in one of the pay-to-park parking lots near Market Street and West Aquarium Way.

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2023-08-11

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National Park ServiceAug 11, 2023

John Pegram: What Shall We Say Now of Our Knight

On Saturday, August 26, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 1-hour ranger-led talk exploring the life and times of Confederate General John Pegram. His journey from Richmond to West Point led to six years of US Army service. However, Pegram’s legacy embraces his years in gray, and this program will highlight his Civil War experience.

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2023-08-10

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National Park ServiceAug 10, 2023

Section of Parkway to be closed for paving

A map of the latest detour from MP 239 to 256 — National Park Service · Original image and credit

Beginning August 16, a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway will be closed for paving and embankment repairs from Milepost 239 - 251. A Signed detour from Highway 32 (MP 239.2) to Highway 6 (MP 256.9) will be in place.

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2023-08-09

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National Park ServiceAug 9, 2023

160th Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga

From Friday, September 15 to Wednesday, September 20, visitors are invited to join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff and volunteers as we commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga and its subsequent memorialization through a series of tours, hikes, and living history demonstrations. There will also be a 160th anniversary Jr. Ranger activity booklet that can be picked up inside the visitor center. Participants will receive a special Jr. Ranger patch by bringing the completed booklet back to the visitor center. America’s National Parks bookstore will also have book signings throughout the commemoration.

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2023-08-07

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National Park ServiceAug 7, 2023

Natchez Trace Parkway seeking the public's assistance

KOSCIUSKO, Miss. – The Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying a driver involved in a Hit-and-Run collision.

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2023-08-03

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National Park ServiceAug 3, 2023

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga Continue Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tours in 2023

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga will continue offering a series of free, historical bike tours through Chickamauga Battlefield. This year’s tours are scheduled for August 19 and September 16, beginning at 9:30 am at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center.

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2023-08-01

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National Park ServiceAug 1, 2023

Appalachian National Scenic Trail seeks public input on Virginia's Triple Crown Visitor Use Management Plan in August 2023

View of man standing on overlook along the A.T. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) and its partners co-managing Appalachian National Scenic Trail’s Virginia’s Triple Crown segment near Roanoke, Va., encourage members of the public to comment on a draft Visitor Use Management Plan for Virginia’s Triple Crown segment of the trail. Comments will be gathered August 1 - 31, 2023.

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2023-07-31

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National Park ServiceJul 31, 2023

Junior Ranger Nature Camp and Hike

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Join Shiloh rangers for a nature camp and hike on the battlefield.

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2023-07-29

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National Park ServiceJul 29, 2023

Booming on the Battlefield

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Join the Shiloh Cannon Crew as they present Civil War cannon firing demonstrations August 5th and 6th.

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2023-07-26

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National Park ServiceJul 26, 2023

Free Entrance to Point Park on Friday, August 4, Celebrating the Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary

Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain and part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee on Friday, August 4, to celebrate the three-year anniversary signing of the Great American Outdoors Act.

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2023-07-14

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National Park ServiceJul 14, 2023

Calling on President Lincoln: “The Bolts of War and Machinery

On Saturday, July 29, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 60-minute, ranger-led program exploring the events surrounding the electromagnetic telegraph, which proved its value as a tactical, operational, and strategic communication medium during the Civil War. The program will begin at the Wilder Brigade Monument (Tour Stop 6) at Chickamauga Battlefield.

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2023-07-13

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National Park ServiceJul 13, 2023

Remembering Our Nation’s Splendid Little War on Chickamauga Battlefield

On Saturday, July 22, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host special programs commemorating the 125th anniversary of Camp George H. Thomas’ establishment on Chickamauga Battlefield.

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2023-07-10

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National Park ServiceJul 10, 2023

National Park Service begins rehabilitation of Tupelo and Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield sites

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The National Park Service (NPS) is partnering with the Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) to rehabilitate the Tupelo and Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield sites located in Lee County, Mississippi.

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National Park ServiceJul 10, 2023

National Park Service seeks public input on future road and bridge paving and rehabilitation projects on the Natchez Trace Parkway

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The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on a proposed framework for addressing future road and bridge paving and rehabilitation projects on the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway).

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2023-06-13

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National Park ServiceJun 13, 2023

Become a Shiloh Artillery Junior Ranger

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Become a Shiloh Artillery Jr. Ranger on June 24.

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2023-06-12

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National Park ServiceJun 12, 2023

Undercover operation results in two arrests

Two men apprehended for illicit sexual activity.

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2023-06-09

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National Park ServiceJun 9, 2023

Early morning traffic safety checkpoint

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Park Rangers conducted safety checkpoints allowing our officers to educate the drivers and enforce violations they encounter..

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2023-06-05

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National Park ServiceJun 5, 2023

Booming on the Shiloh Battlefield

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Join Shiloh for a weekend of artillery demonstrations.

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2023-06-01

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National Park ServiceJun 1, 2023

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on potential construction of a 2.5-mile Chisha Foka multi-use trail extension along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Hinds and Madison counties, Mississippi.

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Announcement for public comment period for the extension of Chisha Foka Trail to the existing Osburn Stand at milepost 93.5.

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2023-05-07

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National Park ServiceMay 7, 2023

Shiloh Offers Two Ranger Programs on May 13

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Shiloh offers two ranger led programs on Saturday, May 13.

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2023-04-04

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National Park ServiceApr 4, 2023

The 161st Battle Anniversary Continues

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Join Shiloh for ranger hikes, a book signing, and vintage baseball on the battlefield.

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2023-03-27

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National Park ServiceMar 27, 2023

McAllister's Battery Day and Artillery Weekend

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Shiloh commemorates the 161st battle anniversary with McAllister's Battery Day and Artillery Weekend

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2023-02-28

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National Park ServiceFeb 28, 2023

Natchez Trace Parkway to conduct Spring prescribed fires

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The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway beginning in March. Weather permitting, burn operations will occur between March 11 and April 15.

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2023-02-07

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National Park ServiceFeb 7, 2023

Natchez Trace Parkway releases 2022 law enforcement statistics

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National Park Service park rangers made 8,557 traffic stops on Natchez Trace Parkway last year. The traffic stops resulted in 6,428 citations and 266 arrests.

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2023-01-17

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National Park ServiceJan 17, 2023

Eagle Nesting Area is Off Limits to Visitation

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Please do not disturb bald eagles nesting on the battlefield.

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2022-11-08

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National Park ServiceNov 8, 2022

Sections of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail closed for trail maintenance

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Sections of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi will be closed to the public as National Park Service crews remove, trim and mow vegetation along the trail. The work will be completed in sections and the temporary closures will move as work progresses.

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2022-11-04

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National Park ServiceNov 4, 2022

National Park Service issues a Finding of No Significant Impact for Double Arch Bridge safety improvements

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The National Park Service (NPS) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Double Arch Bridge Safety Improvements Environmental Assessment (EA) to install a permanent safety barrier to deter suicide at the bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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2022-11-02

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National Park ServiceNov 2, 2022

John Coffee Memorial Bridge reopens to travelers

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The National Park Service has reopened the section of Natchez Trace Parkway from Milepost 326 to Milepost 336, including John Coffee Memorial Bridge. Final audible stripe placement and shoulder grading is still underway in this section of parkway. Travelers should be aware of mobile construction zones and potential single lane closures.

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2022-10-21

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National Park ServiceOct 21, 2022

National Park Service seeks public input on John Coffee Memorial Bridge project

Leafless trees reveal a multi-pillar bridge spanning over a wide river with land visible in the distance. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the John Coffee Memorial Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation project along the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), six miles north of Cherokee, Alabama. A 30-day civic engagement period will be open from Oct. 25 to Nov. 28, 2022.

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2022-10-05

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National Park ServiceOct 5, 2022

Natchez Trace Parkway near Tennessee River to close for repairs

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The National Park Service will close a section of Natchez Trace Parkway including the John Coffee Memorial Bridge at 8 PM, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The bridge is located 6 miles north of Cherokee, Alabama and spans the Tennessee River.

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2022-09-27

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National Park ServiceSep 27, 2022

National Park Service seeks stakeholder stories connected to John Coffee Memorial Bridge

Green tree covered grassy area with wooden railing lining a river. Two people sit near the railing in the distance. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking input from the public for an ethnographic study of the John Coffee Memorial Bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway. The purpose of the study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the John Coffee Memorial Bridge and surrounding area as the Parkway initiates a project to repair or replace the bridge.

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2022-09-20

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National Park ServiceSep 20, 2022

160th Corinth Battle Anniversary

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Join the National Park Service as we commemorate the 160th Battle of Corinth Anniversary.

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2022-09-12

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National Park ServiceSep 12, 2022

Hug a Tree and Survive

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Join Shiloh rangers for this life-saving kids program.

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2022-09-07

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National Park ServiceSep 7, 2022

Traffic safety checkpoints stop impaired drivers over Labor Day

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In an effort to make Labor Day weekend safer for national park visitors, Natchez Trace Parkway rangers and other local law enforcement agencies conducted a series of traffic safety checkpoints over the weekend. The checkpoints resulted in ten arrests for impaired driving.

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2022-08-23

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National Park ServiceAug 23, 2022

Nashville man issued multiple citations for graffiti vandalism

Man in long sleeve blue shirt and dark shorts standing on dirt spray paints a white wall with black lettering. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

National Park Service (NPS) rangers cited a man caught in the act of spray painting the TN 96 bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway. The 20-year-old man from Nashville, Tennessee was spotted by a NPS employee, who reported it to law enforcement officers.

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2022-08-19

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National Park ServiceAug 19, 2022

Natchez Trace Parkway receives funding to rehabilitate 83 miles of the parkway in Mississippi

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Through funding from the Great American Outdoors Act’s (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund and Federal Highway Administration’s National Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program, the National Park Service (NPS) will receive approximately $130.6 million to rehabilitate 83 miles of Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi.

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2022-07-13

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National Park ServiceJul 13, 2022

National park tourism in Maryland creates $344.3 million in economic benefit

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million.

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National Park ServiceJul 13, 2022

National park tourism in West Virginia creates $131 million in economic benefit

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,187,125 visitors to national parks in West Virginia spent $108.9 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 1,447 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $131 million.

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2022-07-09

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National Park ServiceJul 9, 2022

Railroads of Corinth

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Join Ranger Laura Lee for a discussion about importance of the railroads in the war effort.

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2022-07-04

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National Park ServiceJul 4, 2022

Ranger Led Bicycle Tour

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Join a park ranger for a bicycle tour exploring the artillery.

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2022-06-22

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National Park ServiceJun 22, 2022

Shiloh Celebrates July 4th with Artillery Demonstrations

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Join Shiloh for artillery demonstrations July 2 and 3.

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2022-06-06

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National Park ServiceJun 6, 2022

Temporary safety barrier to be installed along the Double Arch Bridge

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On June 6, 2022, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin construction of a temporary safety barrier on Double Arch Bridge (Milepost 438) near Nashville, Tennessee. Motorists and bicyclists should expect one-lane closures, 10-to-15-minute traffic delays, and Birdsong Hollow pullout to be closed. The bridge will be closed to pedestrians and hikers for the project duration.

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2022-05-23

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National Park ServiceMay 23, 2022

Shiloh is Collecting Bottle Caps

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Shiloh is collecting bottle caps for a folk art project celebrating the park service's birthday.

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2022-05-16

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National Park ServiceMay 16, 2022

National Park Service seeks comments on Double Arch Bridge environmental assessment

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The National Park Service (NPS) seeks the public’s input on an environmental assessment (EA) to install a permanent safety barrier to deter suicide at the Double Arch bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway in Williamson County, Tennessee. The comment period will be open from May 16 to June 17, 2022.

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2022-05-03

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National Park ServiceMay 3, 2022

Bloody Battle Begins Ranger Hike

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Join Shiloh for a special ranger led hike on May 7 and 21.

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2022-04-27

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National Park ServiceApr 27, 2022

Prescribed fires to be conducted along Natchez Trace Parkway

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The National Park Service will be conducting prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway the rest of this week.

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2022-04-18

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National Park ServiceApr 18, 2022

Shiloh Commemorates the 160th Battle Anniversary

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Shiloh commemorated the 160th battle anniversary from April 1 to April 10, 2022.

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2022-01-15

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National Park ServiceJan 15, 2022

Winter weather closures implemented on Natchez Trace Parkway

Beginning at 3 p.m. CST Natchez Trace Parkway will close from Collinwood, TN (Milepost 355) all the way to the northern terminus in Nashville (Milepost 444).

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2022-01-05

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National Park ServiceJan 5, 2022

Natchez Trace Parkway to implement temporary closures due to winter weather advisory

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Natchez Trace Parkway from Tupelo, MS to Nashville, TN beginning Thursday. Mid-morning on Thursday, the Parkway will close from Collinwood, TN (Milepost 355) to Highway 64, (Milepost 370) and from Highway 46 /Pinewood Rd. (Milepost 429) to the northern terminus in Nashville.

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2022-01-02

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National Park ServiceJan 2, 2022

Natchez Trace Parkway closed from HWY 46 to the Northern Terminus

Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from HWY 46 in Tennessee (near Milepost 429) to the Northern Terminus in Nashville due to winter weather conditions. The road will remain closed until snow and ice have cleared from the motor road.

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2021-12-23

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National Park ServiceDec 23, 2021

Natchez Trace Parkway reopens from Milepost 262 to 266

The section of Natchez Trace Parkway from Milepost 262 to 266 near Tupelo, MS is scheduled to reopen this afternoon.

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2021-12-08

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National Park ServiceDec 8, 2021

Early morning traffic safety checkpoint results in 40 citations and 10 arrests

Tuesday morning Natchez Trace park rangers and Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on Natchez Trace Parkway, just south of the City of Tupelo. Over 1000 vehicles were screened in a five-hour period.

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2021-12-03

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National Park ServiceDec 3, 2021

Natchez Trace Parkway to close Colbert Ferry for paving

On Monday, December 6, 2021, Colbert Ferry, Milepost 327.3, on Natchez Trace Parkway will close for paving. The Colbert Ferry boat ramp area and access roads will be closed for one week while construction crews pave the area. The comfort station nearest to the Parkway will remain open.

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2021-11-30

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National Park ServiceNov 30, 2021

Section of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail to close for maintenance

Natchez Trace Parkway will begin pavement preservation work on a section of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail near Ridgeland, MS, on December 1, 2021. The trail will be closed from the Southern Terminus (Milepost 95.9) to the Choctaw Agency pullout (Milepost 100.7).

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2021-11-10

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National Park ServiceNov 10, 2021

The National Park Service Salutes Military Veterans

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The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, with special events and free admission to national parks for everyone. In support of the Joining Forces initiative, the NPS also recently launched a new interactive map on NPS.gov highlighting national parks near Department of Defense and Veterans Administration facilities nationwide.

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2021-10-09

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National Park ServiceOct 9, 2021

Paving projects in Mississippi and Alabama result in detours

Two new detours along Natchez Trace Parkway will take effect in Mississippi and Alabama later this month. Phase Two, of the ongoing paving project near Tupelo, MS, Milepost (MP) 262 to 266, is scheduled to begin the week of October 11, 2021. A new multiphase project near the Mississippi/Alabama border, Milepost 293 to 337, will begin in late October.

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2021-09-15

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National Park ServiceSep 15, 2021

Joshua Manley Named Superintendent of Ninety Six National Historic Site

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National Park Service (NPS) acting Regional Director Pedro Ramos announced the selection of Joshua Manley as the new superintendent for Ninety Six National Historic Site located in Ninety Six, South Carolina. He will begin his assignment on Oct. 24.

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2021-07-15

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National Park ServiceJul 15, 2021

Detour implemented near Tupelo, MS on July 19

The Natchez Trace Parkway and nearby Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail will close to all traffic including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians beginning July 19, 2021. A detour will be implemented from Milepost 257 to 262.

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2021-07-01

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National Park ServiceJul 1, 2021

Douglas Neighbor announced as superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway

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National Park Service (NPS) acting Regional Director Pedro Ramos announced the selection of Douglas “Doug” Neighbor as the new superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site and Tupelo National Battlefield, effective Aug. 15.

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2021-05-05

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National Park ServiceMay 5, 2021

Blackland Prairie Trail gets a facelift

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Natchez Trace Parkway has partnered with the Southeast Conservation Corps to improve Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail sections and increase stewardship awareness. Last week, with a generous donation from the City of Tupelo through the Healthy Hometown Award, the crew rehabilitated the raised boardwalk near Chickasaw Village.

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2021-04-26

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National Park ServiceApr 26, 2021

The Natchez Trace Parkway announces availability of the draft engineering evaluation and cost analysis report for the Meriwether Lewis firing range

HOHENWALD, TN – The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability for public review of the draft Engineering Evaluation/ Cost Analysis (EE/CA) report for the Meriwether Lewis Firing Range Site. The former firing range is located on the north side of the Natchez Trace Parkway near Milepost 378.

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2021-04-16

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National Park ServiceApr 16, 2021

Natchez Trace Parkway reopens from Milepost 115 to 135

The Natchez Trace Parkway is open to through traffic from Milepost 115 to 135. Riverbend, Cypress Swamp, and a section of the Yockanookany trail remain closed at this time.

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2021-02-25

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National Park ServiceFeb 25, 2021

Hazardous Tree Clean-up Continues After Winter Storm

Natchez Trace Parkway is asking motorists to watch out for work crews and hazards in the roadway as winter storm clean-up continues. Workers have cleared over 200 downed trees.

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2021-02-18

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National Park ServiceFeb 18, 2021

Family of Six Stranded Overnight on the Natchez Trace Parkway

A family of six travelling on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Milepost 145 was stranded overnight. A fallen tree caused their trailer to become stuck. The driver unhooked the trailer and continued driving. The vehicle slid off the roadway forcing the family to spend the night on the Parkway. With the assistance Leake County volunteer fire department, the family was rescued around noon today.

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2021-02-17

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National Park ServiceFeb 17, 2021

Natchez Trace Parkway Winter Travel Advisory

A travel advisory is in effect for the entire Natchez Trace Parkway. Ice and snow are accumulating rapidly. Rangers are reporting hazardous conditions on the entire 444 miles of motor road and are advising travelers to stay off the Parkway.

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2021-02-14

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National Park ServiceFeb 14, 2021

Additional Sections of Natchez Trace Parkway Close Due to Severe Weather

The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from Mileposts 0 to 152, 355 to 370, and 429 to 442 due to severe weather and icy conditions. Additional closures are anticipated as the severe weather moves along the Parkway. National Park Service rangers are advising individuals to avoid traveling, especially on any section of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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2021-02-13

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National Park ServiceFeb 13, 2021

Natchez Trace Parkway Closed from Milepost 429 – 442 Due to Adverse Weather

Natchez Trace Parkway has issued a travel advisory from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN due to adverse winter weather. The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from Milepost 429 – 442. We anticipate further closures as conditions deteriorate.

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2021-02-10

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National Park ServiceFeb 10, 2021

Diana Bramble Named Superintendent of Cowpens National Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park

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Today, National Park Service (NPS) South Atlantic-Gulf Regional Director Stan Austin announced the selection of Diana Bramble as the new superintendent of South Carolina’s Cowpens National Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park.

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2021-01-28

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National Park ServiceJan 28, 2021

Prescribed Fires to be Conducted Along Natchez Trace Parkway

Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct several prescribed fires in Mississippi over the next two months. As soon as Friday, January 29, fire crews will start burning areas that they have prepared over the winter months. During prescribed fire operations, smoke warning signs will be placed along the Parkway as a precaution. Motorists should reduce speed significantly when smoke is visible in the area. Reduce speed to a maximum of 30 mph, turn on headlights, and stay alert. There may be short term closures of trails and picnic sites during the burns. Please be aware of park rangers, firefighting personnel, and equipment along the roadway and mow line. If visibility falls below 500 feet (150 m), the Parkway may be temporarily closed until smoke has cleared. Some smoke may be visible for several days after initial prescribed fire operations.

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National Park ServiceJan 28, 2021

Two Vehicles Strike Fallen Tree Resulting in Driver Fatality

On January 25, 2021, Natchez Trace Parkway law enforcement responded to a motor vehicle crash near Milepost 151. Upon arrival, park rangers discovered that two vehicles struck a large tree that had fallen in the roadway. The driver of one vehicle, 36-year-old, Robert Andrew Terry of Thomastown, MS, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The two occupants of the second vehicle, sustained injuries from the crash. One of the occupants was transported to a local hospital.

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2021-01-23

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National Park ServiceJan 23, 2021

Commercial Vehicle Operator Arrested on Natchez Trace Parkway

TUPELO, MS – On January 22, 2021, Natchez Trace Parkway law enforcement arrested a commercial vehicle operator for driving while under the influence of drugs near Milepost 265.

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2021-01-22

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National Park ServiceJan 22, 2021

Detour Implemented from Milepost 115 to 135 Starting January 25, 2021

On Monday, January 25, 2021, the Natchez Trace Parkway will implement a detour from Milepost 115 to 135. The 25-mile detour will bypass the Parkway using Highway 43 to Highway 16. The motor road will be closed to all traffic between Mileposts 115 – 123.7 and closed to through traffic from Mileposts 123.7 – 135.

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2020-12-11

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National Park ServiceDec 11, 2020

Two Crashes in One Night Leave One Dead and Five Hospitalized

On December 10 and December 11, 2020, at approximately 8:30 pm and 12:50 am, Natchez Trace Parkway rangers responded to two separate crashes in the Tupelo area. The first crash, involving three vehicles, resulted in the death of the only occupant.

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2020-12-10

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National Park ServiceDec 10, 2020

Controlled Burning along Natchez Trace Parkway

Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct several small prescribed fires (controlled burns) in the Tupelo area during the month of December 2020. All fires will be small scale and limited to mid-day burning to help mitigate any potential smoke impacts.

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2020-11-19

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National Park ServiceNov 19, 2020

Commercial Vehicles and the Natchez Trace Parkway

On November 18, 2020, early in the morning, law enforcement Park Ranger Tim McElwain was conducting traffic enforcement patrol when he stopped four semi-trucks on the Parkway near milepost 250 and cited all four drivers. Later in the afternoon, Ranger McElwain stopped two additional semi-trucks, and again both drivers were cited.

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2020-11-12

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National Park ServiceNov 12, 2020

Motor Vehicle Collision with Fatality

On November 11, 2020, at approximately 9 am, National Park Service rangers received a report about a vehicle collision between two motor vehicles that resulted in a fatality near Milepost 91 in Clinton, MS. The vehicle, a 2004 white Honda Accord, was driven by Ikela Myeisha Kari Gaddis, 24 of Jackson, MS. Preliminary information indicates that the Honda Accord was traveling southbound on the Parkway near Milepost 91 when it entered the northbound lane and caused a head-on collision with a 2000 GM Yukon. Gaddis was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the Yukon operator was taken to UMMC by an ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

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2020-11-04

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National Park ServiceNov 4, 2020

Storm Damage Cleanup to Begin at Cypress Swamp and River Bend

The Natchez Trace Parkway will begin storm damage cleanup in the vicinity of Milepost 114 - Milepost 124 this week. Construction crews will be removing storm damaged timber from the perimeter of the motor road, Cypress Swamp, Riverbend, and sections of the National Scenic Trail. Motorists should use caution and watch out for work crews when traveling along this section of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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2020-10-29

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National Park ServiceOct 29, 2020

Sections of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail to Close for Maintenance

Natchez Trace Parkway will close sections of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail near Ridgeland, MS starting November 1, 2020. The work will take place along three sections of trail beginning near the Highland Colony Parkway trail crossing and ending south of the Ross Barnett Reservoir Overlook (Milepost 100.8- Milepost 105.3).

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2020-10-16

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National Park ServiceOct 16, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway is Increasing Access to Parkway Comfort Stations

Beginning October 19, 2020, Natchez Trace Parkway will reopen access to the following Comfort Stations: Rocky Springs, MS. Milepost 55 Ridgeland Information Cabin, Jackson, MS. Milepost 102 Pharr Mounds, Marietta, MS. Milepost 287 Glenrock Branch, Waynesboro, TN. Milepost 365 Garrison Creek, Leipers Fork, TN. Milepost 425

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2020-09-15

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National Park ServiceSep 15, 2020

Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks are adding access for visitor services

Beginning September 16, 2020, Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks will reopen access to: •Outdoor visitor services area with staff will be open 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday – Friday •Traffic flow of visitors will be controlled. One-way entry/exit. •Interpretive programming will resume with the use of voice amplification, limited to no more than 10 people, maintaining social distancing. •Limited America’s National Parks™ store sales will resume in outdoor area.

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2020-08-27

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National Park ServiceAug 27, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway Urgent Travel Advisory Due to Hurricane Laura

Travelers are advised to avoid using the Natchez Trace Parkway as Hurricane Laura travels up the Mississippi River and into the Tennessee River Valley. Forecasted conditions for the next 24 to 48 hours include the possibility of heavy rains and strong winds, which may result in falling trees and other obstructions on the Parkway.

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2020-07-23

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National Park ServiceJul 23, 2020

Natchez National Historical Park acquires Natchez Visitors Center

On July 23, 2020, the City of Natchez will formally transferred ownership of the Natchez Visitors Center to the National Park Service. With the parallel NPS acquisition of land at the Forks of the Road slave market site, Natchez National Historical Park is poised to provide a new level of leadership to the tourism community and drive economic development.

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2020-05-20

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National Park ServiceMay 20, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway Increases Access at the Parkway Visitor Center

Beginning May 24, 2020, Natchez Trace Parkway will provide visitor information at the Parkway Visitor Center. Visitors will be able to speak to a park ranger and receive brochures and information about the Parkway, and passport stamps. The restrooms at the visitor center will be open with group size restrictions. All other outdoor spaces, including all roadways, trails, pullouts, and roadside exhibits along the Parkway remain accessible to the public. With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time: -All other comfort stations and contact stations -Meriwether Lewis Campground

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2020-05-08

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National Park ServiceMay 8, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway is beginning to increase recreational access to the Ross Barnett Reservoir

Beginning May 8, 2020, Natchez Trace Parkway will reopen access to: •Parking on the road shoulder, from mile marker 104 through 115. •The Ross Barnett Reservoir Overlook and Parking lot.

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2020-04-13

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National Park ServiceApr 13, 2020

Campfire Ban at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi

The Natchez Trace Parkway is banning campfires in Mississippi, effective immediately, due to the statewide burn ban implemented by Governor Tate Reeves. This ban includes the developed campgrounds at Rocky Springs, Jeff Busby and at designated bicycle campgrounds in Mississippi. This ban will be rescinded after the statewide ban is lifted.

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2020-04-09

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National Park ServiceApr 9, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway Rehabilitates 4.3 Miles of Old Natchez Trace in Tennessee

Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) staff recently rehabilitated and opened 4.3 miles of Old Natchez Trace in Tennessee, the segments are located between mileposts 393 and 401.

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2020-04-06

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National Park ServiceApr 6, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway Is Modifying Operations To Implement Local Health Guidance

The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), in response to guidance from the Mississippi Governors Executive Order 1466, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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National Park ServiceApr 6, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway Is Modifying Operations To Implement Local Health Guidance

The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), in response to guidance from the Tennessee Governors Executive Orders 22 and 23, and the Tennessee State Parks, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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2020-04-03

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National Park ServiceApr 3, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway Is Modifying Operations To Implement Local Health Guidance

As of 12:00 p.m., April 3, 2020, the Parkway will offer no services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At the Parkway, the following services and operations will be suspended in order to comply with the Governors Executive Order: All comfort stations are closed until further notice.

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2020-03-30

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National Park ServiceMar 30, 2020

All Overnight Shelters and Privies on Lands Administered by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Park Office Closed Until Further Notice

Effective immediately, the National Park Service is closing all overnight shelters (56 total) and privies (75 total) on land administered by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Park Office in the states of VA (10 shelters, 12 privies), MD (1 shelter, 2 privies), PA (8 shelters, 6 privies), NJ (1 shelter, 1 privy), NY (5 shelters, 5 privies), CT (7 shelters, 16 privies), MA (1 shelter, 4 privies), and ME (22 shelters, 29 privies). These closures are consistent with and in concurrence of our state and non-profit partners. These modifications to operations are in support of federal, state, and local efforts to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, partners, and local communities. These closures will be in effect until further notice.

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2020-03-19

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National Park ServiceMar 19, 2020

Natchez Trace Parkway is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance

Natchez Trace Parkway is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.

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2020-01-22

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National Park ServiceJan 22, 2020

The National Park Service Announces Availability of the Administrative Record File for the Meriwether Lewis Firing Range in Tennessee

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Administrative Record File for public review on the Meriwether Lewis Firing Range Site. The firing range is located on the north side of the Natchez Trace Parkway near Milepost 378, approximately 8 miles south of the Meriwether Lewis Monument and Campground, and has not been used since 2016. The site will be evaluated for potential presence of contaminants.

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National Park ServiceJan 22, 2020

Update – Natchez Trace Parkway Road Closure Near Ridgeland, MS

Natchez Trace Parkway officials closed a 7-mile stretch of road from milepost 93.1 to milepost 100.7 on October 31, 2019 to replace a culvert that reached is operational life span. Continuous rain throughout the southern district since October has delayed repairs.

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2019-11-05

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National Park ServiceNov 5, 2019

Natchez Trace Parkway Announces a Short-Term Closure for Bridge Repair near Houston, MS

Natchez Trace Parkway officials will implement a temporary closure of the motor road between mileposts 230.5 and 239.2 (near Houston, MS) starting Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7:30 am. The closure will allow for pavement repair on a nearby bridge at milepost 236 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. During the approximate two-day closure, there will be no access to Witch Dance at milepost 233.

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2019-10-31

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National Park ServiceOct 31, 2019

Temporary Closure of a Section of the Natchez Trace Parkway Motor Road

A portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road is temporarily closed effective October 31, 2019 until further notice due to recent storms that caused hazardous road conditions. The closure is from US 49 (mile marker 93.1) to I-55 (mile marker 100.7) near Ridgeland, Mississippi.

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2019-10-26

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National Park ServiceOct 26, 2019

Yockanookany Section Trail Closure

The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail will remain open to pedestrians. We regret the impact that this closure will have on the many equestrian users of the trail, and ask for your patience as we improve the safety for equestrian users of this unique resource. Work will begin this spring, with an anticipated re-opening to equestrian use in stages as work is completed. The total anticipated time for repair is no more than two years.

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2019-10-25

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National Park ServiceOct 25, 2019

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Site Information Center

The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Information Center for the season on November 10, 2019. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week and are not affected by this closure.

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2019-10-11

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National Park ServiceOct 11, 2019

Campfire Ban Lifted at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama

The Natchez Trace Parkway has lifted the campfire ban on Parkway property in Alabama and Tennessee due to recent rainfall and reduced fire danger. The existing campfire ban in Mississippi on Parkway property is still enforced. Campfires are banned at the developed campgrounds at Rocky Springs and Jeff Busby, and at the designated bicycle campgrounds at Kosciusko, Witchdance, and the Parkway Visitor Center.

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2019-09-23

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National Park ServiceSep 23, 2019

Biannual “Car free parkway experience” September 29, 2019 and May 17,2020 announced for the Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway will hold the biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” days for bicyclists and pedestrians between mile markers 429 and 440. Upcoming event dates are September 29, 2019 and May 17, 2020 with future events to be held annually on the last Sunday in September and the third Sunday in May. Closure times will be from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on each day.

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2019-07-30

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National Park ServiceJul 30, 2019

Teen Injured in Suspected Road Rage Incident

Damage from Road Rage Incident — National Park Service · Original image and credit

On July 29, 2019, at approximately 9:21 pm, a juvenile was driving south on the Natchez Trace Parkway near the new Highway 6 overpass in Tupelo, MS, when a brick was thrown through his windshield. The juvenile suffered a large laceration on the top of his head, but escaped serious injury. The suspect vehicle is a late 1990’s or early 2000’s sedan, either tan or gray in color. Anyone with information on this incident should contact the Natchez Trace Parkway emergency line at 1-800-300-PARK.

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2019-06-06

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National Park ServiceJun 6, 2019

Three National Parks Awarded $123.5 Million in Grants to Repair and Modernize Transportation Infrastructure

Aerial view of Tamiami Trail — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced yesterday that three national parks will receive $123,572,000 in grants as part of the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program.

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2019-02-23

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National Park ServiceFeb 23, 2019

Natchez Trace Parkway Temporary Closure between mileposts 276 and 282. As of 02/24/19 this closure is no longer in place

Update on 2/24/19: This closure is no longer in in place. Natchez Trace Parkway officials implemented a temporary closure between mileposts 276 and 282 on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 1:15 pm. Recent heavy rains have caused localized flooding, causing water to overtop the 20 Mile Creek Bridge and flood a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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2019-02-01

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National Park ServiceFeb 1, 2019

Extended Comment Period - Natchez Trace Parkway Requests Civic Engagement for Scenic Impact Mitigation of Stephens Valley Development near Franklin, Tennessee

The National Park Service (NPS) has extended the comment period for civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development. The Stephens Valley development will be built on the east, and eventually the west side, of the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) near milepost 440 in Davidson and Williamson Counties, TN. The development will be visible from the Parkway and will occupy an area historically managed as an open agricultural vista. The Parkway does not have authority to deny the construction of the development. Developers, however, are interested in working with Parkway staff to screen the road and development from the visitors’ view.

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2018-11-29

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National Park ServiceNov 29, 2018

Natchez Trace Parkway Requests Civic Engagement for Scenic Impact Mitigation of Stephens Valley Development near Franklin, Tennessee

The National Park Service (NPS) requests civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development. The Stephens Valley development will be built on the east, and eventually the west, side of the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) near milepost 440 in Davidson and Williamson Counties, TN. The development will be visible from the Parkway and will occupy an area historically managed as an open agricultural vista.

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2018-11-19

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National Park ServiceNov 19, 2018

Paris Martin Gravesite

Paris Martin's worn veteran's headstone — National Park Service · Original image and credit

With the help of volunteer researchers, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) staff members have identified the gravesite of Paris Martin, who was an enslaved person at the Mount Locust Plantation before the Civil War. Paris Martin’s final resting spot was unknown to Parkway staff until this summer when local genealogy researchers joined the search for his burial location.

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2018-11-14

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National Park ServiceNov 14, 2018

Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure

A portion of the Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail from Lakeshire Drive to Highway 78/I-22 will be closed due to hazardous trees. The closure will be from Tuesday, November 13, 2018 until further notice.

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2018-10-05

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National Park ServiceOct 5, 2018

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center

The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center for the season on October 21, 2018. This season, the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center welcomed over 6,500 visitors to the site. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week and are not affected by this closure.

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2018-09-01

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National Park ServiceSep 1, 2018

The Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The encampment will be set up outside of the Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about Hernando de Soto’s interactions with the Chickasaw along the historic Natchez Trace during the winter of 1540-41. From September 15 through October 15, 2018, the visitor center will feature an exhibit and film commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. Visitors can view a photo exhibit or learn more about the De Soto expedition through the short film, “Hernando de Soto in America.”

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2018-08-31

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National Park ServiceAug 31, 2018

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Revised Hours for Mount Locust Inn and Plantation

Beginning September 1, 2018, Mount Locust Inn and Plantation on the Natchez Trace Parkway will be open Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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2018-08-29

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National Park ServiceAug 29, 2018

Biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” dates announced for the Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway will hold biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” days for bicyclists and pedestrians between mile markers 429 and 440 following a trial event which occurred on June 17, 2018. Upcoming event dates are September 30, 2018 and May 19, 2019 with future events to be held annually on the last Sunday in September and the third Sunday in May. Closure times will be from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on each day.

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2018-08-27

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National Park ServiceAug 27, 2018

Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Fall Hours for the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site

The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will operate on fall hours starting Sunday, September 9, 2018. Fall hours of operation will be Fridays through Sundays from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The visitor information center will be closed Mondays through Thursdays. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week. The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center is located at milepost 385.9 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Hohenwald, Tennessee. For additional information, please call (800) 305-7417.

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2018-06-19

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National Park ServiceJun 19, 2018

Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge Invites Public Comments

A map of the NY/NJ border line. Trail lines, water, and rail lines cross the image. It is focused on a northern area of NJ in which the trail is proposed to be rerouted. — National Park Service · Original image and credit

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is pleased to announce the release of the Environmental Assessment for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail reroute through the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge. The agencies are soliciting comments through July 20, 2018.

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