Smokies visitation increases in 2023, but N.C. side lags

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Wednesday, 17/01/2024

In 2023, visitation to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park grew 2.2% to reach its second-highest number ever — but the number of visits starting in the North Carolina side of the park fell 5.1% compared to 2022. 

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