Local Heroes Pay to Keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park Open Through Nov. 2

The fall beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) is officially safe for visitors through at leastAs the federal government shutdown continues, the region’s non-profit and local partners have stepped in for a second time to ensure that America’s most-visited national park remains fully open and operational—a critical move to protect the local $3 billion tourism economy.The latest agreement guarantees that the park will run as normal: all roads (including Newfound Gap Road and Ca