Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Park Headquarters Road is closed — Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.
Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed. — Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed. Details ↗
Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday — Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday through September 30. This allows pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy the cove without the presence of vehicles on the roadway. Details ↗
Most visitors need a parking tag — All vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes require a parking tag. Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types: Daily ($5), Weekly ($15), or Annual ($40). Details ↗
Source: US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.
介绍
大烟山国家公园是一个广阔的保护区,横跨北卡罗来纳州和田纳西州的边界。公园成立于1934年,以其多样的生态系统而闻名,拥有超过1400种开花植物和各种野生动物。许多游客来这里徒步旅行,探索广泛的步道网络,包括阿巴拉契亚小径的一部分,或者享受风景优美的驾车游和从克林曼斯穹顶等山峰俯瞰的美丽景色。
公园的历史与洛克菲勒家族的努力密切相关,他们在大萧条期间为公园的建立做出了重要贡献。虽然自然美景是主要吸引力,但旅行者应该注意,公园在夏季和秋季等高峰季节可能会变得拥挤,因为树叶吸引了许多游客。
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