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Multiple park areas and facilities managed by the George Washington Memorial Parkway will remain closed due to winter weather impacts

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces selection of park concessioner to operate LeConte Lodge 

Due to the impacts of winter weather, several areas and facilities within the George Washington Memorial Parkway are currently closed. The decision comes as a safety measure to protect visitors from hazardous conditions, including the potential risks posed by snow and ice.

The closure will allow park crews to address and mitigate these hazardous conditions efficiently. The areas and facilities will reopen once the conditions are deemed safe for visitors.

For the most recent updates on the situation, visitors are advised to check the George Washington Memorial Parkway’s official website, www.nps.gov/gwmp, and its social media channels. The park management is committed to ensuring the safety of its visitors and will communicate further developments promptly through these platforms.

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