Townsend, TN into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (The drive in)
This video was taken via a GoPro Hero3 mounted to the hood of my Jeep on a trip into the Smokies. It was a beautiful clear day. Video is from the entrance at Townsend to the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic area and follows the Little River.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (East of Townsend, Tn.)
Little River is a river in Tennessee which drains a 380-square-mile (980 km2) area containing some of the most spectacular scenery in the southeastern United States. The first 18 miles (29 km) of the river are all located within the borders of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The remaining 33 miles (53 km) flow out of the mountains through Blount County to join the Tennessee River at Stock Creek and Fort Loudon Lake in Knox County.
From just below Elkmont, the Little River runs parallel to State Route 73, also known as Little River Road, which connects the two major Tennessee entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: those in Gatlinburg and Townsend. The stream, like the road that follows it, is quite sinuous. The road is built on the bed of the Little River Railroad that was used for logging purposes prior to the establishment of the park.
Little River at Metcalf Bottoms
Along the course of Little River are several small waterfalls which feed into the river, which especially strong during wet weather. One waterfall, Meigs Falls, is visible from the road and is provided with a parking turnout. Additionally, there are parking turnouts for trails leading to numerous places. About midway between Gatlinburg and Townsend, Little River enters a relatively flat area known as Metcalf Bottoms, which developed along an oasis of soft phyllite amidst the more predominant sandstone. The park service has established a picnic area at Metcalf Bottoms, providing an attractive area for summer picnics and wading.
Just past Metcalf Bottoms, Little River becomes more rapid and volatile as it slices through Little River Gorge, a narrow valley between Round Top Mountain and Curry She Mountain. Among the gorge's more notable landmarks is an area known as The Sinks. The Sinks is where the river flows over a ten foot (three meters) waterfall into a large pool, and then seems to disappear for a small distance. (Unlike streams in a limestone area, which may actually sink for a considerable distance, this is more a question of appearance than of the stream truly sinking, which is not feasible in this area of ancient Precambrian metamorphic rock.) Below the Sinks, Little River is navigable in high water with a canoe or kayak.
Elkmont Campground - The Great Smokey Mountains National Park Video
Elkmont Campground has 200 tent / RV campsites with paved driveways, gravel tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. Although most sites will accommodate tents or RVs, extreme slope or length of driveway make certain sites more suitable for tents than RVs. Please check the descriptions and measurements of individual sites.
In addition to these tent / RV sites, Elkmont has 20 walk-in sites for tents. Campers on these beautiful wooded sites will have a short walk from their parking area to their tent pad.
Nine of Elkmont's campsites are wheelchair accessible ADA sites. These sites have wide concrete driveways, raised fire rings, and wheelchair accessible picnic tables. All of these sites are located near accessible restrooms. Three of the sites provide 5 amp electrical service for medical equipment.
Restrooms at Elkmont Campground have flush toilets, cold running water, and utility sinks. Potable water is available at spigots near each restroom; use of hoses is not allowed. Elkmont Campground does not have electric, water, or sewer hook-ups. RV campers are encouraged to use the dump station across from Sugarlands Visitor Center, as there is no dump station in the campground.
Elkmont is strictly an overnight campground; there are no day-use facilities. The nearest picnic area is Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, west of Elkmont on Little River Road.
Due to its central location and variety of amenities, Elkmont Campground tends to be heavily used during the summer vacation months and in October. Sites along Little River are in particularly high demand. Even when Elkmont is full, campsites are often available at Cosby Campground, located at the northeast corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park : West Prong Little River
This site is located at a pulloff with access to parking area. You can see this bridge looking from the south end of the site. You can hike here and picnic. There is swimming and rock jumping allowed to the public. Smokey Mountains National Park:West Prong Little River
From just below Elkmont, the Little River runs parallel to State Route 73, also known as Little River Road, which connects the two major Tennessee entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: those in Gatlinburg and Townsend. The stream, like the road that follows it, is quite sinuous. The road is built on the bed of the Little River Railroad that was used for logging purposes prior to the establishment of the park.
Little River at Metcalf Bottoms
Along the course of Little River are several small waterfalls which feed into the river, which especially strong during wet weather. One waterfall, Meigs Falls, is visible from the road and is provided with a parking turnout. Additionally, there are parking turnouts for trails leading to numerous places. About midway between Gatlinburg and Townsend, Little River enters a relatively flat area known as Metcalf Bottoms, which developed along an oasis of soft phyllite amidst the more predominant sandstone. The park service has established a picnic area at Metcalf Bottoms, providing an attractive area for summer picnics and wading.
Just past Metcalf Bottoms, Little River becomes more rapid and volatile as it slices through Little River Gorge, a narrow valley between Round Top Mountain and Curry She Mountain. Among the gorge's more notable landmarks is an area known as The Sinks. The Sinks is where the river flows over a ten foot (three meters) waterfall into a large pool, and then seems to disappear for a small distance. (Unlike streams in a limestone area, which may actually sink for a considerable distance, this is more a question of appearance than of the stream truly sinking, which is not feasible in this area of ancient Precambrian metamorphic rock.) Below the Sinks, Little River is navigable in high water with a canoe or kayak.
Continuing to follow TN 73 the stream crosses into Blount County en route to its confluence with Middle Prong of Little River at an area known as the Townsend Y.
Laurel Creek, which drains the White Oak Sink area, joins the West Prong, which drains the area beneath Spence Field. The West Prong then joins the Middle Prong a mile east of the Townsend Y at the junction of Tremont Road and Laurel Creek Road.
Only the stream below the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is navigable by kayak in high water. Fishing along Middle Prong is considered excellent.
Tennessee Family Vacation
Come along as we travel to Tennessee for a family vacation. Renting a mountain cabin and doing activities like Dollywood and Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Swim at Metcalf Bottoms and and a bike ride in Cades Cove. Hike to Laura falls and do a second bike ride up Tower Road to WIvk-FM radio tower outside of Pigeon Forge.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park : West Prong Little River
This site is located at a pulloff with access to parking area. You can see this bridge looking from the south end of the site. You can hike here and picnic. There is swimming and rock jumping allowed to the public.
Smokey Mountains National Park:West Prong Little River
From just below Elkmont, the Little River runs parallel to State Route 73, also known as Little River Road, which connects the two major Tennessee entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: those in Gatlinburg and Townsend. The stream, like the road that follows it, is quite sinuous. The road is built on the bed of the Little River Railroad that was used for logging purposes prior to the establishment of the park.
Little River at Metcalf Bottoms
Along the course of Little River are several small waterfalls which feed into the river, which especially strong during wet weather. One waterfall, Meigs Falls, is visible from the road and is provided with a parking turnout. Additionally, there are parking turnouts for trails leading to numerous places. About midway between Gatlinburg and Townsend, Little River enters a relatively flat area known as Metcalf Bottoms, which developed along an oasis of soft phyllite amidst the more predominant sandstone. The park service has established a picnic area at Metcalf Bottoms, providing an attractive area for summer picnics and wading.
Just past Metcalf Bottoms, Little River becomes more rapid and volatile as it slices through Little River Gorge, a narrow valley between Round Top Mountain and Curry She Mountain. Among the gorge's more notable landmarks is an area known as The Sinks. The Sinks is where the river flows over a ten foot (three meters) waterfall into a large pool, and then seems to disappear for a small distance. (Unlike streams in a limestone area, which may actually sink for a considerable distance, this is more a question of appearance than of the stream truly sinking, which is not feasible in this area of ancient Precambrian metamorphic rock.) Below the Sinks, Little River is navigable in high water with a canoe or kayak.
Continuing to follow TN 73 the stream crosses into Blount County en route to its confluence with Middle Prong of Little River at an area known as the Townsend Y.
Laurel Creek, which drains the White Oak Sink area, joins the West Prong, which drains the area beneath Spence Field. The West Prong then joins the Middle Prong a mile east of the Townsend Y at the junction of Tremont Road and Laurel Creek Road.
Only the stream below the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is navigable by kayak in high water. Fishing along Middle Prong is considered excellent.
Heintooga Overlook Picnic Area.
Yeah, I never thought I'd be doing a video of a picnic area! This was actually my first trip to the Balsam Campground, the highest in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nothing at all like the campgrounds in the lower elevations of the Great Smoky Mountain NP.
One thing that struck me about the campground and area was how quiet it was. I was not expecting that on a Memorial Day weekend when so many people can afford the leisure time to go hiking and camping. But there I was in this picnic area completely alone. Not another human on a Saturday afternoon!
Carole and I are hoping to go back to camp there. Maybe this summer.
At the end of the paved road is the one-way gravel track leading down toward Cherokee. Once you commit to that drive it is 28 miles one-way to the terminus. I've been along that road a couple of times on backpacking trips, but I've never driven it. A video for another day.
Trout fishing smoky mountains
Fishing metcalf bottoms by the picnic area Townsend Tennessee caught some creek chub,rainbow trout,and brown trout thanks for watching subscribe !!
Big Greenbrier with Mike Maples (Part Three)
The Whaley Settlement of Big Greenbrier is introduced in this video about this mountain community inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I take us up the road below today's picnic area up to the main bridge and the heart of Big Greenbrier.
Educational Video.
UPDATE WILDFIRES OF GATLINBURG TN: MY OPIN, ITS ARSON, CK THE PICS OUT
2 MANY QUESTIONS: WHERE ARE THE BURNED OUT APPLIANCES?
HOW ARE THE TREE'S STILL STANDING? IT DOESN'T ADD UP. WERE THESE HOMEOWNERS WELL TO DO? DID THEY ALLOW THIS SO THEY COULD COLLECT ON THEIR INSURANCE AND MOVE ELSEWHERE? WERE THEY BOUGHT OUT FOR SOME UNDERLYING REASON GOV MIGHT WANT THE LAND?
11-30-16 M2U02124
MY VIDEO OF THE FIRES
MY ORIGINAL VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC
Forest / Wild Fire in USA on November 29 2016 03:59 AM (UTC).
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The city of Gatlinburg and nearby communities are being evacuated due to wildfires. Nobody is allowed into the city at this time. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency said if you are currently in Gatlinburg and are able to evacuate, evacuate immeidately and follow any instructions from emergency officials. Three county school buses are available in Pigeon Forge for emergency transport and are being dispatched as needed to transport those who need to evacuate. Gatlinburg residences are encouraged to evacuate using Highway 321 to evacuate. Gatlinburg fire officials have declared an immediate mandatory evacuation of the Mynatt Park, Savage Gardens, East Foothills Road, Turkey Nest Road, Davenport and Ski Mountain areas.Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported fire activity at the Park Headquarters area and a spot fire between Elkmont and Newfound Gap Road off of the Sugarland Mountain Trail approximately 1 mile south of the Husky Gap Trail intersection. The park has closed the Gatlinburg Bypass and Little River Road from Sugarlands Visitor Center to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area due to fire activity and downed trees. The park has evacuated employees from the Elkmont and Park Headquarters housing areas. The southbound lanes of the Spur from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg are also closed due to fire activity. It's very dangerous weather conditions, said Dana Soehn with the National Park Service. We've had trees coming down, limbs coming down and the fire is continuing to grow. Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Fire officials report that fallen trees have sparked multiple fires from fallen power lines, said Cindy Ogle, city manager for the city of Gatlinburg. Fire agencies from multiple agencies are responding to the area fires and I can't express enough the city's gratitude for the assistant with the National Park.
Situation Update No. 2 on November 29 2016 05:46 AM (UTC)
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has issued a Level 3 State of Emergency due to Sevier County wildfires that have prompted evacuations in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and other areas. The National Guard is being deployed to help efforts. Evacuations are underway in downtown Gatlinburg, Mynatt Park, Park Vista and Ski Mounty in Gatlinburg. Pigeon Forge's mayor also issued a mandatory evacuation Monday night for people in the area between The Spur and Traffic Light Number 8. The wildfire is also at the edge of the Dollywood property, TEMA reported. WBIR reported Dollywood DreamMore Resort is being evacuated due to the fire. The station also reports that so far, no structures have been damaged and crews are on-site to protect the structures. A command center has been established at Gatlinburg City Hall. TEMA officials are asking people to stay off their mobile devices unless it's for emergency calls, to prevent taxing the mobile system. As of about 10:15 p.m., 30 structures were on fire in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel on Regan Drive, and the Driftwood Apartments reported a fully-involved blaze near the Park Vista Hotel. Several county schools are closed Tuesday due to the fires.
FOREST FIRES, GATLINBURG TN, TENNESSEE, WILDFIRES, FIRES, DOLLY PARDON, PIGEON FORGE, FIREFIGHTERS, TEMA, EMERGENCY CREWS, FIRESTARTERS, ARSON, CITY OF GATLINBURG TN, DOLLY WORLD,
GATLINBURG TN FIRES: I WANT TO POINT SOMETHING ELSE OUT I DISCOVERED
I'M CONVINCED MORE THAN EVER IT WAS PLANNED! POOR TN PPL
12-4-16 M2U02156
2 MANY QUESTIONS: WHERE ARE THE BURNED OUT APPLIANCES?
HOW ARE THE TREE'S STILL STANDING? IT DOESN'T ADD UP. WERE THESE HOMEOWNERS WELL TO DO? DID THEY ALLOW THIS SO THEY COULD COLLECT ON THEIR INSURANCE AND MOVE ELSEWHERE? WERE THEY BOUGHT OUT FOR SOME UNDERLYING REASON GOV MIGHT WANT THE LAND?
11-30-16 M2U02124
MY VIDEO OF THE FIRES
MY ORIGINAL VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC
Forest / Wild Fire in USA on November 29 2016 03:59 AM (UTC).
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The city of Gatlinburg and nearby communities are being evacuated due to wildfires. Nobody is allowed into the city at this time. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency said if you are currently in Gatlinburg and are able to evacuate, evacuate immeidately and follow any instructions from emergency officials. Three county school buses are available in Pigeon Forge for emergency transport and are being dispatched as needed to transport those who need to evacuate. Gatlinburg residences are encouraged to evacuate using Highway 321 to evacuate. Gatlinburg fire officials have declared an immediate mandatory evacuation of the Mynatt Park, Savage Gardens, East Foothills Road, Turkey Nest Road, Davenport and Ski Mountain areas.Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported fire activity at the Park Headquarters area and a spot fire between Elkmont and Newfound Gap Road off of the Sugarland Mountain Trail approximately 1 mile south of the Husky Gap Trail intersection. The park has closed the Gatlinburg Bypass and Little River Road from Sugarlands Visitor Center to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area due to fire activity and downed trees. The park has evacuated employees from the Elkmont and Park Headquarters housing areas. The southbound lanes of the Spur from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg are also closed due to fire activity. It's very dangerous weather conditions, said Dana Soehn with the National Park Service. We've had trees coming down, limbs coming down and the fire is continuing to grow. Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Fire officials report that fallen trees have sparked multiple fires from fallen power lines, said Cindy Ogle, city manager for the city of Gatlinburg. Fire agencies from multiple agencies are responding to the area fires and I can't express enough the city's gratitude for the assistant with the National Park.
Situation Update No. 2 on November 29 2016 05:46 AM (UTC)
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has issued a Level 3 State of Emergency due to Sevier County wildfires that have prompted evacuations in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and other areas. The National Guard is being deployed to help efforts. Evacuations are underway in downtown Gatlinburg, Mynatt Park, Park Vista and Ski Mounty in Gatlinburg. Pigeon Forge's mayor also issued a mandatory evacuation Monday night for people in the area between The Spur and Traffic Light Number 8. The wildfire is also at the edge of the Dollywood property, TEMA reported. WBIR reported Dollywood DreamMore Resort is being evacuated due to the fire. The station also reports that so far, no structures have been damaged and crews are on-site to protect the structures. A command center has been established at Gatlinburg City Hall. TEMA officials are asking people to stay off their mobile devices unless it's for emergency calls, to prevent taxing the mobile system. As of about 10:15 p.m., 30 structures were on fire in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel on Regan Drive, and the Driftwood Apartments reported a fully-involved blaze near the Park Vista Hotel. Several county schools are closed Tuesday due to the fires.
FOREST FIRES, GATLINBURG TN, TENNESSEE, WILDFIRES, FIRES, DOLLY PARDON, PIGEON FORGE, FIREFIGHTERS, TEMA, EMERGENCY CREWS, FIRESTARTERS, ARSON, CITY OF GATLINBURG TN, DOLLY WORLD,
Tourists continue to visit Creeper Trail despite lack of fall colors
Tourists continue to visit Creeper Trail despite lack of fall colors
ALERT: MASSIVE FOREST FIRE ENGULFING CITY OF GATLINBURG TN
TOWN IS BEING EVACUATED! LEVEL 3 ALERT FOLLOW-UP BELOW
11-29-16 M2U02111
Forest / Wild Fire in USA on November 29 2016 03:59 AM (UTC).
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The city of Gatlinburg and nearby communities are being evacuated due to wildfires. Nobody is allowed into the city at this time. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency said if you are currently in Gatlinburg and are able to evacuate, evacuate immeidately and follow any instructions from emergency officials. Three county school buses are available in Pigeon Forge for emergency transport and are being dispatched as needed to transport those who need to evacuate. Gatlinburg residences are encouraged to evacuate using Highway 321 to evacuate. Gatlinburg fire officials have declared an immediate mandatory evacuation of the Mynatt Park, Savage Gardens, East Foothills Road, Turkey Nest Road, Davenport and Ski Mountain areas.Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported fire activity at the Park Headquarters area and a spot fire between Elkmont and Newfound Gap Road off of the Sugarland Mountain Trail approximately 1 mile south of the Husky Gap Trail intersection. The park has closed the Gatlinburg Bypass and Little River Road from Sugarlands Visitor Center to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area due to fire activity and downed trees. The park has evacuated employees from the Elkmont and Park Headquarters housing areas. The southbound lanes of the Spur from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg are also closed due to fire activity. It's very dangerous weather conditions, said Dana Soehn with the National Park Service. We've had trees coming down, limbs coming down and the fire is continuing to grow. Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Fire officials report that fallen trees have sparked multiple fires from fallen power lines, said Cindy Ogle, city manager for the city of Gatlinburg. Fire agencies from multiple agencies are responding to the area fires and I can't express enough the city's gratitude for the assistant with the National Park.
Situation Update No. 2 on November 29 2016 05:46 AM (UTC)
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has issued a Level 3 State of Emergency due to Sevier County wildfires that have prompted evacuations in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and other areas. The National Guard is being deployed to help efforts. Evacuations are underway in downtown Gatlinburg, Mynatt Park, Park Vista and Ski Mounty in Gatlinburg. Pigeon Forge's mayor also issued a mandatory evacuation Monday night for people in the area between The Spur and Traffic Light Number 8. The wildfire is also at the edge of the Dollywood property, TEMA reported. WBIR reported Dollywood DreamMore Resort is being evacuated due to the fire. The station also reports that so far, no structures have been damaged and crews are on-site to protect the structures. A command center has been established at Gatlinburg City Hall. TEMA officials are asking people to stay off their mobile devices unless it's for emergency calls, to prevent taxing the mobile system. As of about 10:15 p.m., 30 structures were on fire in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel on Regan Drive, and the Driftwood Apartments reported a fully-involved blaze near the Park Vista Hotel. Several county schools are closed Tuesday due to the fires.
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Northern Water Snakein the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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UPDATE GATLINBURG TN FIRE: VIDEO OF 2 MEN, BARELY ESCAPE FIRE W THEIR LIVES, DRIVEN THRU FIRE
UPDATE GATLINBURG TN FIRE: CAR CAM DRIVING THRU THE FIRE, ALMOST GOT TRAPPED, 3 OTHERS DIED SO FAR
11-29-16 M2U02122
MY ORIGINAL VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC
Forest / Wild Fire in USA on November 29 2016 03:59 AM (UTC).
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The city of Gatlinburg and nearby communities are being evacuated due to wildfires. Nobody is allowed into the city at this time. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency said if you are currently in Gatlinburg and are able to evacuate, evacuate immeidately and follow any instructions from emergency officials. Three county school buses are available in Pigeon Forge for emergency transport and are being dispatched as needed to transport those who need to evacuate. Gatlinburg residences are encouraged to evacuate using Highway 321 to evacuate. Gatlinburg fire officials have declared an immediate mandatory evacuation of the Mynatt Park, Savage Gardens, East Foothills Road, Turkey Nest Road, Davenport and Ski Mountain areas.Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported fire activity at the Park Headquarters area and a spot fire between Elkmont and Newfound Gap Road off of the Sugarland Mountain Trail approximately 1 mile south of the Husky Gap Trail intersection. The park has closed the Gatlinburg Bypass and Little River Road from Sugarlands Visitor Center to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area due to fire activity and downed trees. The park has evacuated employees from the Elkmont and Park Headquarters housing areas. The southbound lanes of the Spur from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg are also closed due to fire activity. It's very dangerous weather conditions, said Dana Soehn with the National Park Service. We've had trees coming down, limbs coming down and the fire is continuing to grow. Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World. Fire officials report that fallen trees have sparked multiple fires from fallen power lines, said Cindy Ogle, city manager for the city of Gatlinburg. Fire agencies from multiple agencies are responding to the area fires and I can't express enough the city's gratitude for the assistant with the National Park.
Situation Update No. 2 on November 29 2016 05:46 AM (UTC)
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has issued a Level 3 State of Emergency due to Sevier County wildfires that have prompted evacuations in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and other areas. The National Guard is being deployed to help efforts. Evacuations are underway in downtown Gatlinburg, Mynatt Park, Park Vista and Ski Mounty in Gatlinburg. Pigeon Forge's mayor also issued a mandatory evacuation Monday night for people in the area between The Spur and Traffic Light Number 8. The wildfire is also at the edge of the Dollywood property, TEMA reported. WBIR reported Dollywood DreamMore Resort is being evacuated due to the fire. The station also reports that so far, no structures have been damaged and crews are on-site to protect the structures. A command center has been established at Gatlinburg City Hall. TEMA officials are asking people to stay off their mobile devices unless it's for emergency calls, to prevent taxing the mobile system. As of about 10:15 p.m., 30 structures were on fire in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel on Regan Drive, and the Driftwood Apartments reported a fully-involved blaze near the Park Vista Hotel. Several county schools are closed Tuesday due to the fires.
FOREST FIRES, GATLINBURG TN, TENNESSEE, WILDFIRES, FIRES, DOLLY PARDON, PIGEON FORGE, FIREFIGHTERS, TEMA, EMERGENCY CREWS, FIRESTARTERS, ARSON, CITY OF GATLINBURG TN, DOLLY WORLD,
Family Day at Cades Cove
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Wiley Oakley Barn
Off-trail hike inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to check on the remains of Wiley Oakley's barn after the fires.