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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Home > Posts tagged Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Former Great Smoky Mountains Superintendent: Phil Francis park should be closed until shutdown ends

January 16, 2019February 1, 2023 admin-2

Watch Phil Francis, Chairman of The Coalition to Protect Americas National Parks and former Great Smoky Mountains Superintendent explain why the park should be closed until shutdown ends.

OP-ED, StatementGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, Shutdown

Coalition Comments on Sochan Gathering in GRSM

December 14, 2018February 1, 2023 admin-2

The Coalition has submitted comments to Superintendent Cash on shortcomings in the GRSM environmental assessment on Sochan gathering in the park. Click “Read More” to read our letter to the Superintendent.

Letter, StatementGreat Smoky Mountains National Park

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