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New Hours for Bandy Creek Visitor Center in Big South Fork

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
The Bandy Creek Visitor Center in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be changing to new hours for the late fall and winter seasons. In the interest of better serving visitors travelling from the Central time zone, the Bandy Creek Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time each day beginning Sunday, November 6, 2011. The visitor center will be open every day except for Christmas Day, December 25. The park is open for use every day of the year.

Days may be shorter and the weather cooler, but the Big South Fork has a great deal to offer during the winter months. To find out how you may continue to enjoy the Big South Fork in the coming months, call the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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Prescribed burns planned for Big South Fork

Saturday, March 27th, 2010
The National Park Service is set to begin a series of planned fires within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

The fires are planned for the next 4-6 weeks within the boundaries of the park, and will range in size from 83 to 519 acres at locations in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Crews will begin the prescribed burns in late March and April when weather and conditions are appropriate. Fire crews of 20-25 firefighters and multiple fire engines will be on hand for each burn.

The prescribed fires will close some park roads and trails. You can contact the Bandy Creek Visitor Center 423-286-7275 for information about specific closures.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com Detailed information on trails in the Smoky Mountains; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, news, and more.

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