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In 2014, Great Smoky Mountains National Park funded Ravensford wetland restoration. 10 years later, volunteers had planted 500 native seedlings and removed 157,000 invasives

A decade of restoration work has helped transform the 10-acre Ravensford wetland in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After invasive plants became widespread, a 2014 National Park Foundation/Disney grant supported invasive plant control, seed collection, and native plant propagation. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Central schools, Tribal members, students, conservation…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: In 1929, farmer said no to an offer for his 375-acre farm. Years later he lost the case and the land

In 1929, Tennessee farmer John W. Oliver refused to sell his 375-acre Cades Cove farm for $20 an acre to make way for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After years of legal battles, he was forced to give up the property and received $17,000 in compensation.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

In 1940, the Walker sisters sold their 122-acre Tennessee homestead for $4,750; a lifetime lease let them keep living there inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Deep in the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where mist clings to the ridges and the forest hums with life, stands a quiet log cabin. It is the home of the Walker sisters, six unmarried women who refused to leave their mountain home, even as the world changed…

The Times of India · Aug 16

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In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refuses to sell his 375-acre farm for Great Smoky Mountains National Park for $20 an acre. After years in court, he lost the farm but got more than double the amount

Despite his refusal to sell, John W. Oliver's fight against the government's eminent domain claim for his cherished farm lasted years. Ultimately, the Tennessee Supreme Court permitted the land acquisition process to move forward. While he gained a larger financial compensation, he ultimately lost his beloved 375-acre property, epitomizing the…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refused $20 an acre for 375 acres wanted for Great Smoky Mountains National Park; after years in court, he received $17,000 and lost the farm

In 1929, Tennessee farmer John W. Oliver refused to sell his 375-acre Cades Cove farm for $20 an acre, leading to a lengthy court battle over land wanted for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled against him, Oliver ultimately lost his property and received $17,000…

The Times of India · Aug 11

After losing his savings in the Great Depression, Japanese immigrant George Masa kept hiking the Smokies with a homemade measuring wheel; his photographs helped build support for a national park

George Masa, a dedicated Japanese immigrant, played a vital role in preserving the Smoky Mountains through his detailed mapping and photography. His stunning images showcased the area's natural wonders, garnering support from influential advocates like John D. Rockefeller Jr. Even as he faced financial ruin during the Great Depression, Masa…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Great Smoky Mountains National Park warns visitors not to feed wildlife

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The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

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Please stop feeding the bears at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Please, please, please - stop feeding the bears at Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

"Beloved" volunteer found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where she'd worked for more than 20 years

The body of Ann Houghton, 73, was discovered five days after she failed to return from an overnight hike in the park

Advnture · Feb 6, 2025

Victims of deadly 2016 Tennessee fire will have another chance to pursue lawsuits

Victims of a deadly 2016 wildfire that began in Great Smoky Mountains National Park before it burned through a Tennessee tourist town will have another chance to seek compensation from the federal government

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Body of 72-year-old man recovered from river in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A body was found in one of the popular rivers running through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and authorities are not sure when — or how — the Tennessee man died, according to the National Park Service.

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

Smoky Mountain park seeks campsite rate increases, parking fees

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced a plan Wednesday to start charging parking fees along with higher rates for campsites, day-use cabin rentals and picnic pavilions starting next year.

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2022

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