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The Highest Peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Will Now Be Called by Its Cherokee Name
A 6,643-foot peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been renamed “Kuwohi,” which means “mulberry place” in the ...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Flint Gap Fire 75% Contained, Area Closures Persist
Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains is now 75% contained, with crews downsizing due to reduced threat.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Changes Name Of Tallest Mountain From Confederate General To Cherokee Name
Jason Sponseller/Shutterstock Out with the old, in with the new as they say. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced ...
Cause of wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park identified: What to know
The cause of a wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park first reported Aug. 26 has been identified by fire ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Firefighters Faced with Steep Challenges as 46-Acre Flint Gap Fire Eludes Containment
The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains remains at 46 acres with ongoing firefighting efforts amid tough terrain.
Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park not as large as thought: What we know
The latest news release from the park said that the estimated size of the fire has changed. Efforts are still being made to ...
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Popular Great Smoky Mountains peak renamed after 165 years
After 165 years, officials have changed the name of a popular Great Smoky Mountains peak that honored a Confederate general.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park peak reverting to Cherokee name
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted Wednesday to officially change the name of the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains ...
'The trails you are walking are trails created by my people' | Kuwohi name restored to Great Smoky Mountains' highest point
"His family said it's about time," Crowe said. Crowe also said she hopes locals and tourists feel a spiritual connection in ...
Clingmans Dome no more: Cherokee name for Great Smoky Mountains' highest peak restored
Kuwohi, which translates to “mulberry place” in Cherokee, replaces Clingmans Dome, a name that honored Thomas Clingman, an ...
Flint Gap Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park now 75% contained
Firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots this weekend.
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Don’t make these mistakes when visiting the Smoky Mountains in October
Here's everything you need to know about visiting the Smoky Mountains in October, as well as some common mistakes that people ...