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Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Re-construction to Begin March 1 on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) (U.S. National Park Service)

Tennessee

Date: February 18, 2011 Contact: Bob Miller, (865) 436-1207 Motorists traveling across Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) can expect to experience delays beginning March 1, 2011 when work begins to rehabilitate 2.4 miles of the road from the North Carolina state line at Newfound Gap northward into Tennessee. The work will be performed by

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New Study Highlights Challenges Facing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail • Appalachian Mountain Dreams

Tennessee

Washington, D.C.—According to a new assessment released today by the National Parks Conservation Association NPCA and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ATC, one of the most beloved recreational footpaths in the United States, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, faces many challenges that put the experience of visitors and trail resources at risk. Adjacent land development on privately owned land, sources of

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Time To Oder The Tennessee 2010 Vacation Guide | TN.gov Newsroom

Tennessee

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has released the 2010 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide. The state’s premiere resource for vacationers is packed with hundreds of colorful photos, feature articles, and descriptions of the state’s attractions, lodging, historic locales, entertainment venues, state parks, outdoor adventures and more. “The Official Tennessee Vacation Guide always features the most up-to-date and comprehensive

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