Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Remain Open
A nonprofit partner of the Smoky Mountain National Park, Friends of the Smokies, is extending funding assistance to keep the park open during the ongoing government shutdown.
The funding agreement is a collaboration with other state and local groups, providing payments to maintain park services through November.
Initially, the national park announced on October 1 that various sections would be closed due to the government shutdown. However, the park resumed all operations on October 4 and continues to stay open thanks to the support from Friends of the Smokies.
No statement from officials is available at this time.
Author's summary: Smoky Mountain National Park stays open.