Before Gatlinburg became the tourist hotspot we know today, Cherokee hunters roamed these mountains and locals called the ...

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

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

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

Discover the 20 Most Dangerous National Parks in The US in this in-depth look at extreme terrains, unpredictable wildlife, ...

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

The synchronous fireflies are always a popular spectacle. But with cuts at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, can you enter ...

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 ...

When you're hiking in the Smokies, keep an eye out for snakes - but remember that humans probably see only 10% of the snakes ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — People across East ... Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service. These lands are very important for all of us. They are our lands and they should not be ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has issued a burn ban due to an increased risk in fire danger from dry conditions and a low relative humidity. The National Park ...

The lovely, misty mountaintops give the Great Smoky Mountains its name, and the stunning scenery, awesome hikes, and historic sites merit a visit. Plus, the wildlife viewing is outstanding! If bears ...