Indiscriminate, illegal firing of NPS employees will have immediate impact on tourism. A recent study showed the Park brings ...

Saturday afternoon, protests transpired at the Townsend entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, marking the ...

Every year, hundreds of people give their time to remove thousands of pounds of garbage from the park and its gateway ...

or the stomachs of unsuspecting wildlife. A young volunteer reaches for a piece of litter during the 2023 Spring Clean litter ...

Wildlife biologists educate the public about ... based North Carolina Park Commission took up the charge for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Asheville Citizen and co-publisher Charles ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was prompted to ... "Tiny bits of plastic and paper not only litter our landscapes but threaten wildlife like birds or fish that might ingest them.

Every year, millions of people visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park to experience ... lakes or the stomachs of unsuspecting wildlife. “Trash changes animal behavior,” said Jerry Willis ...

Tucked in the eastern corner of Tennessee, Gatlinburg is more than just a stop on a map. It’s the kind of place that speaks ...

Getting to the Great Smoky Mountains requires some effort, but it’s worth it for the incredible vistas, serene hiking trails, and close-up wildlife viewing opportunities. No need for a compass, just ...