Murphy NC-Great Smokey Mountain National Park just celebrated it's 75th Anniversary this year!!! One of our most valuable local treasures is undoubtedly the Great Smokey Mountain National Park and the sanctuary it provides for both our local botanicals as well as wildlife. What most people don't realize, is that the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, is the only National Park in our country that is absolutely free to Park Visitors. It was a requirement that the previous owners of the land now encompassing the Park made before it was donated to the Park system,--that there NEVER be a fee required for those to enjoy what our mountains had to offer- In this economy, all of us are looking for great places to travel and visit that won't cost us a fortune to bring our families to--- So let me encourage you to head to the mountains and visit the Great Smokies PLEASE NOTE- All donations are readily accepted however!! In particular, if you are planning on visiting, do not miss the opportunity to visit Historic Cades Cove in the Park! If you have questions about planning your trip to the Park and want to make sure you don't miss any of the "local knowledge" regarding the Park please call us at (828)835-8500.