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16187
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Federal projects in the mountains created employment opportunities, places of research, and parks for the nation's citizens. The National Climatic Data Center opened in 1952 and preserved the nation's weather records. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened the Southern Appalachians to the nation and the United States Forest Service managed another 1,000,000 acres of natural resources in the region.
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4400
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For almost sixty years the federal government has been a presence in Western Carolina both as a preserver of the environment and as employer for projects. Counties benefit from money spent by the government and by tourists who are drawn by the government's creations. Among the projects are the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains, and Tennessee Valley Authority, whose dams create lakes for recreational use.
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9145
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Beginning in late September and continuing until the end of October, both the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offer spectacular sights to be scene. Both parks are operated by the National Park Service, and it is recommended that visitors call ahead to check weather conditions before venturing out.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 44 Issue 4, Sept 1976, p24-25, 32, il
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