Vandals Destroy Colorblind Viewfinder in Tennessee South Fork National Park

Vandals have damaged a specialized viewfinder for colorblind visitors in Tennessee’s Big South Fork National Park, hindering their fall foliage experience.

Some bad guys broke into a place where they were trying to make it easier for people who can’t see colors to enjoy Tennessee’s amazing fall leaves.

This happened last night, September 21, at the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Oneida, Tennessee.

The folks from the National Park Service said the vandals not only smashed the special viewfinder made for people with color blindness but also did a lot of damage to the balcony overlooking the area, leaving a big hole that’s been fixed for now but will need to be completely replaced soon.

This viewfinder was made especially for people who have trouble seeing reds and greens, which is what we call red-green color blindness.

It helped them see the beautiful change from green leaves to reds, oranges, and gold, just like people with normal vision can.

It was put up as a project between the National Park Service and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development at the East Rim Overlook, a great spot for enjoying the stunning views of the Big South Fork River gorge.

Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas was really upset about what happened, saying, “The National Park Service is all about making sure everyone can have a good time in our parks.

This kind of vandalism takes away the fun for people who can’t see colors and miss out on the amazing fall colors in this area.”

If you know something about this situation, please get in touch with the NPS at 423-215-9740 or leave a secret note on the Resource Protection Tip Line at 423-569-7301.

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