GRSM GATEWAY COMMUNITIES

A gateway community is a town or city located near a significant natural, cultural, or recreational area—such as a national park, forest, or historic site—that serves as the primary access point for visitors to that area. These communities often provide lodging, dining, and other services for tourists, and their economies can be heavily dependent on tourism and outdoor recreation. The corresponding Integration of Resource Management Applications (IRMA) NPS Data Store reference is Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gateway Communities.