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National Park Service: Laurel Falls Congestion Management Pilot Project Begins Sept. 7
August 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains National Park issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2021:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Laurel Falls Trail parking will be available by reservation only from Sept. 7 through Oct. 3, 2021 as part of the Laurel Falls Congestion Management Pilot Project. The pilot project aims to improve visitor safety, relieve congestion, better protect park resources, and enhance the visitor . . .

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