As recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Helene, several national and state parks in the Southeast are dealing with closures and limited access due to safety concerns and staffing issues.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a popular destination that saw over 13 million visitors last year, is open but is discouraging outdoor recreation due to staffing constraints and safety worries. Some roads within the park, located in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, remain closed as per the National Park Service's announcement on Monday.
