The park is inviting guests to help celebrate, with events all year long.
Overview of important anniversary dates:
June 13-15, 2009
75th Anniversary Weekend Celebration
Re-dedication Ceremony
See the great Web site developed separately for and devoted to only this commemorative year in our national park history! This site includes park information, memories of the past and a vision for it's future, resources for visiting and supporting the park, a detailed list of events in the park and within the community - and much much more!
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park sees millions of visitors each year - 9.4 million in 2007 to be exact. In 2008, as gas prices went above $4 per gallon and tourism slowed in general, the park saw an overall decrease of 4% (328,000 people).
I'm feeling confident that 2009 will prove to be a productive year for the park, even in the face of economic adversity.
So, GO support your local national park, or if you live further away, come visit us here in the NC mountains to check out our Great Smoky Mountains as millions of other people do each year!
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