Smoky Mountains face admission debate amid budget cuts
Karen Wade leads Great Smoky Mountains National Park as it grapples with a stagnant 10 million dollar budget and rising visitation. She proposes a park entry fee of five to ten dollars to fund maintenance while noting legal, legislative, and revenue hurdles. Wade stresses preserving resources without limiting access, while exploring volunteers and private funding to bridge gaps.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Overview Fact Sheet
Park covers 500000 acres split 50 50 between North Carolina and Tennessee. Receives 8 to 10 million visitors yearly, with budget around 10 million. Facilities include three visitor centers 10 campgrounds 11 picnic areas 1050 sites and 800 miles of trails. Notable designations include International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site.
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California Leads Nation in Beach Closures and Advisories
The annual NRDC survey finds 2279 closures and advisories nationwide last year with California recording 910, far ahead of New Jersey 238 New York 227 Florida 215 and Connecticut 162. It notes a persistent problem with beach water pollution from human and animal wastes and highlights 584 closings tied to sewer overflows and 493 due to rain.
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Hawaii Farm Fair pits contestants in meat carving challenge
In Honolulu, the Hawaii State Farm Fair hosts a competition to carve a farm animal from luncheon meat cans. Hawaii residents consume 4.3 million cans annually, more than any other state.
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