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A Secluded Lake With Quiet Camping, Swimming, And Fishing Sits Nestled In North Carolina's Smoky Mountains

Nearly untouched by development and around the corner from an old-growth forest, this pristine lake is the perfect getaway ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park mostly open post-Helene, but millions in repairs remain

So much of the park was closed after the storm, but visitors returned to Cataloochee Valley, Big Creek, Cosby and Balsam Mountain on April 4 to enjoy campgrounds, trails and picnic areas. Crews had re ...