The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

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Another 50+ miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina have been reopened. The sections, from milepost 411.8 to 422 and from 423.2 to 469, reopened to traffic Wednesday morning. Milepost 411.8 ...

"The Parkway is an important travel corridor for our surrounding communities and a treasured recreation destination,” said Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Tracy Swartout in tbe release. “Opening ...

Parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina continue to reopen after the entire statewide stretch of road closed due to damage from Helene.