Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal staffing and budget cuts.

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National Park Service morale is “as low as it's ever been” amid abrupt staffing cuts, a former Smokies staffer said.

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Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April ...

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East Tennessee has plenty to offer over spring break, whether you’re looking for thrilling adventures, fun-filled family ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has relied on 200 ... has been approved to hire 7,700 seasonal workers ahead of the busy spring and summer season, which is standard for the agency, according ...