The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the best national parks in the U.S. to visit in the fall. Known for its incredible colors, scenic drives, and stunning hikes, thousands of visitors flock to this park every year in November and December. However, the U.S. government shutdown is currently making it extra difficult for park rangers to keep operating this park.

Now, local entities and environmental organizations have decided to help keep the Great Smoky National Park open. For instance, Friends of the Smokies announced in an article that it will continue to fund the park for the upcoming months. This will cost a total of 80,000 weekly, but will these funds truly help? Rangers remain skeptical.

Keeping The Great Smoky Mountains Open During The Shutdown Will Cost $80,000 Wee

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