We have seen several key announcements from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in recent weeks. Among them was a warning of more fines . The park was planning a crackdown on speeding within the park boundaries. The NPS had plans to use unmarked vehicles for its crackdown.

Along with the vehicle safety warning, the Great Smoky Mountains announced yet another road collapse . Newfound Gap Road experienced landslide issues. The closure added to more complications for visitors, including extended travel times.

Another key announcement has been made, but this one addresses an entirely different issue related to an invasive spider from overseas. The recent surge has been viewed as problematic, especially if the spider continues to spread throughout the park.

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