Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains open despite a federal shutdown, thanks to funding from local and state partners.

When the federal government shut down at midnight Oct. 1, there were a lot of questions, especially for Western North ...

While the federal government shutdown has furloughed federal employees and canceled programs at national parks across the ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A species of “tiny detectives” could help researchers learn more about wildlife disease and biodiversity loss in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. University of ...

The nonprofit Friends of the Smokies will help pay to fully reopen Great Smoky Mountains National Park for one week during ...

Cades Cove and Sugarlands Visitors Center were closed in the shutdown, but government groups and nonprofits are paying for ...

America's most-visited national park, about a five hour drive from Cincinnati, has been forced to close some of its popular ...

The North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was hardest hit by Helene and continues to recover from historic flooding. Most campgrounds and trails are now open, but remaining Helene ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is back in full swing despite the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Trailhead parking lots like the one used for the popular Mount LeConte hike were full Oct. 7, leading some visitors to park ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will continue to stay open throughout the federal government shutdown— for now.