National Park units in the NC mountains are relying on outside funding during shutdown

Some furloughed National Park workers are being paid with private, state and local government funds so Western NC doesn’t lose another tourism season.
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Tennessee's Underrated Great Smoky Mountains Tourist Hub Is A Riverside City Full Of Attractions And Views

Roam from riverbanks to mountaintops when you stay in this thriving Tennessee town. It's a scenic gateway city perfect for ...