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The National Park Service is asking visitors to slow down and enjoy the views in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Updated: Nov 18, 2024 / 05:29 PM EST KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After many setbacks, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is celebrating the completion of the Ramsey Cascades Trail.

He said it costs around $75,000 per day to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open. Tennessee would cover around half of the cost, he said, and North Carolina would cover around 20%.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so take the early mornings to your advantage to enjoy a more serene hike. Most visitors arrive between 10 and 11 a ...