Posts Tagged ‘Great Smoky Mountains National Park’
Presence of Needle Ants in the Smoky Mountains Threatens Native Species
Invasive ants in the Smoky Mountains pose a threat to native species in the area.
Read MoreSafe Passage: The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project
A collaborative effort to make the Pigeon River Gorge section of I-40 safer for wildlife and humans is yielding results.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Seeks Public Comment on Regional Haze Plan
As North Carolina develops its 10-year plan to reduce haze in national parks and wilderness areas, conservation and health groups allege that North Carolina and other Southeast states are missing key sources of emissions in their analysis.
Read MoreSafe Passage Works to Make Interstate 40 Safer for Wildlife and People
A new coalition aims to improve safety for wildlife and humans alike along a curvy section of Interstate 40 near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where vehicle collisions with bear, deer and elk are on the rise.
Read MoreGiants of the Smokies
Exploring the old-growth forest at Albright Grove.
Read MoreTangled Up in Kudzu
The story behind the highly invasive vine that is creeping across the Southeast, and what can be done to stop it.
Read MoreChimney Tops 2 Fire Review Discussed
The U.S. National Park Service released a report detailing causes and contributing factors to last fall’s deadly fire in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Read MoreAfter Massive Wildfires, Region Recovers
Two months after wildfires raged across the Southeast in the fall of 2016, communities in Tennessee and North Carolina are recovering.
Read MoreAcross the Years: Updates from the Archives
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we looked through The Appalachian Voice archives to identify important topics that we’ve covered over the years and provide updates on where these issues stand today.
Read MoreThe National Park Service Turns 100
The National Park Service turned 100 years old this summer and celebrations continue throughout the fall.
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