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Some of the items in stores at visitor centers have an extra connection to the park: they're the work of current or retired rangers and volunteers.

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“I want to have fun and feel like I’m doing something worthwhile with my time,” said Meldrum, a former park ranger whose handiwork has raised $37,000 in support of Great Smoky Mountains ...

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The downtown area feels like you’ve stepped into a painting. Brick sidewalks lead you past cute shops and seafood restaurants. Don’t be shocked if you spot wild horses on nearby Carrot Island – ...

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This is how I feel about a Raleigh to the Great Smoky Mountains road trip ... before setting off midmorning towards JD’s Smokehouse for the best BBQ in North Carolina, voted by Carolina Country ...