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Great Smoky Mountains National ParkWild Turkeys are plentiful in the park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park strives to keep the public informed about news events which occur within the park by providing press releases to local and regional news providers, and by posting current news releases on this web site.

If you are a member of the media, please contact our Public Affairs Office for additional information.

Up-to-date information about temporary road and facility closures due to weather is available by calling (865) 436-1200.
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Current weather forecasts are available by phone and online.
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Road and Facility Closures
Road and Facility Closures
Some roads and facilities are closed seasonally or may close temporarily in inclement weather.
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Fall leaf colors are most vivid at low to mid elevations.  

Did You Know?
About 100 native tree species make their home in Great Smoky Mountains National Park—more than in all of northern Europe. The park also contains one of the largest blocks of old-growth temperate deciduous forest in North America.

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Last Updated: August 15, 2006 at 15:31 EST