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Hike the classics The 2021 Classic Hikes of the Smokies Series is underway.  These hikes, offered the second Tuesday of each month, feature interpretation of the history, flora and fauna of some of the best trails in America’s most-visited national park. Hikes vary in distance, difficulty and location within the park. Registration is $35 for each hike or $180 for all 10, which works out to one free hike. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Smokies’ Smokies Trails Forever program, which funds rehabilitation efforts for high-use trails in the park.  This year’s hiking schedule is:...

Letter writer has her facts wrong To the Editor: This is in response to the recent letter by Carol Adams of Glenville: “Trump was 1,000 Percent Correct.” She attempts to refute the “accusation” that the acts of violence committed at the U.S. Capitol were committed by people supporting Donald Trump. To save space, I’ll refer you to the Department of Justice/F.B.I. and Forbes magazine www.justice.gov/opa/investigations-regarding-violence-capitol, and generally: www.fbi.gov/wanted/capitol-violence The first link lists various specifics in the affidavits and statements of fact...

To the Editor: I am alarmed by the variety and sheer numbers of claims of election fraud we still see, claims that change or evolve over time to fit a...

Paving begins on park road Cracks and bumps in the road show the need for repaving. NPS photo A paving project expected to last through the end of November is now underway on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s most-used thoroughfare, Newfound Gap Road.  The project involves the 8-mile section between the Chimneys Picnic Area and Newfound Gap. Though it is expected to wrap up by Nov. 30, delays are possible should inclement weather pose a problem.  Weekday, single-lane closures and traffic delays will be in effect from now until June 15 and again from Aug. 16 to Sept. 3...

The annual Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium and Teacher Workshop will return this year, but in a virtual format.  The free...