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The Highest Peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Will Now Be Called by Its Cherokee Name
A 6,643-foot peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been renamed “Kuwohi,” which means “mulberry place” in the ...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Flint Gap Fire 75% Contained, Area Closures Persist
Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains is now 75% contained, with crews downsizing due to reduced threat.
Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park grows: Here's what we know
The latest news release from the park said that the fire has spread, and efforts are still being made to contain the flames.
Cause of wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park identified: What to know
The cause of a wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park first reported Aug. 26 has been identified by fire ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Firefighters Faced with Steep Challenges as 46-Acre Flint Gap Fire Eludes Containment
The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains remains at 46 acres with ongoing firefighting efforts amid tough terrain.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash Stepping Down
Cassius Cash, the superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is leaving the park service to become CEO of the ...
Clingmans Dome no more: Cherokee name for Great Smoky Mountains' highest peak restored
Kuwohi, which translates to “mulberry place” in Cherokee, replaces Clingmans Dome, a name that honored Thomas Clingman, an ...
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Popular Great Smoky Mountains peak renamed after 165 years
After 165 years, officials have changed the name of a popular Great Smoky Mountains peak that honored a Confederate general.
Flint Gap Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park now 75% contained
Firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots this weekend.
Wildfire reported in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Here's what we know
The fire was first reported on the evening of Aug. 26. The National Park Service is currently working to suppress the flames.
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Don’t make these mistakes when visiting the Smoky Mountains in October
Here's everything you need to know about visiting the Smoky Mountains in October, as well as some common mistakes that people ...
Slowly burning Flint Gap Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park now 95% contained
Firefighters have overcome challenges to reduce the threat from the fire that has been slowly burning in a remote area for nearly a month.