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Fireworks are ALWAYS prohibited in national forests regardless of weather or conditions! Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests have fire restrictions in effect. A park-wide fire ban is in effect for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Chattahoochee National Forest lifted fire restrictions 5/4/2026.

BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL STORE
Proceeds from purchases support work and improvements on the trail: tools and materials for steps, footbridges, signs and resting benches -- as well as safety gear and training for volunteers.
Orders placed between May 8- 24, 2026, will be mailed on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.