WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * National Park Service Announces Upcoming Work to Reduce Wildfire Risk on the Blue Ridge Parkway Informational Meetings Scheduled for May 5-7 * ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The National Park Service today announced plans to remove hazardous, storm-generated tree debris from six areas with elevated wildfire risk along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and V  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Great Smoky Mountains National Park Continues Rehabilitation of Bullhead Trail to Mount LeConte Beginning May 4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Bullhead Trail from Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal holidays, through November 19. During this time, the park will continue the rehabilitation of the Bullhead Trail in partner  more