Planning an trip into the Great Smoky Mountains? These gateway towns offer thrills, frills, and stunning views - just a short ...

I was fortunate enough to join my family this year for the holidays in Tennessee. Destination: the Great Smoky Mountains! We stayed in a beautiful cabin near the national park entrance. Of course, ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Great Smoky Mountain National Park and its partners have announced the expansion of adaptive ranger-led programs in 2024. The ranger-led programs are designed for visitors ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — With spring right around the corner, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is gearing up for the next round of hikers. So which hikes are perfect as the weather ...

When considering a National Park vacation, many might imagine a road trip through the Western States, with red rocks, canyons, and deserts everywhere. And while I absolutely recommend that trip, you ...

There are some truly fascinating historic sites at Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including a log cabin that was once a one-room schoolhouse.

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail in the park will close Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal ...

Depending on where you're headed for leaf-peeping in East Tennessee, the "best" time to see fall color will vary. The region has diverse elevations, so the times of peak fall color will vary.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A hiker, who had been reported as missing, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday. Ann Houghton, 73, was reported missing on Saturday, February ...

An avid hiker and “dedicated” volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than two decades was found dead on the North Carolina side of the range nearly a week after going missing. Ann ...