Monthly Archive: December 2013

Road Repair Starts Soon on Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Work to stabilize Newfound Gap Road through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park begins January 5, 2014 and will last about four months. The project is to rebuild part of the road and add a retaining wall. Traffic lanes will be shifted and drivers should pay close attention to the new traffic patterns when driving in the work zone. Travelers should expect temporary lane closures from time to time. Newfound Gap Road is a popular and busy roadway in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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State of NC Not Likely to Get Money Back Used to Reopen GSMNP During Govt. Shutdown

NC spend $15,000 to reopen the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the government shutdown in October and a spokesman for the Governor says the state probably will not get that money back from the federal government. Tennessee spent $60,00 to reopen the park. Congress would have to pass legislation to repay all the states in the US that used their won money to reopen National Parks during the shutdown. This would be more than $3.5 million  that would have to be repaid to the combined states.

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Ride The Polar Express at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad-Enjoy the story of The Polar Express while riding the magical round-trip to the North Pole! Departs from Bryson City, NC. November-December 29, 2013. Has a special Polar Express Christmas Eve Limited Train on Dec. 24 for a very special Polar Express trip! For more info go to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. BELIEVE!

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