After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and ...

So many visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park ‒ especially the ones staying in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge ‒ ask themselves this: Is Cades Cove worth going to? In one enthusiastic word: Yes!

KODAK, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A family says a recent hike they were on turned into a nightmare after their child almost died. The situation happened on a weekend earlier this month. Nicole Godoy ...

Straddled between North Carolina and Tennessee, this national park provides ample opportunities to get out in nature and spot some rare wildlife.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The National Park Service is temporarily closing a popular trail in the Smokies between June 16 and 18 as crews complete trail maintenance. On Friday, the Great Smoky ...

Plan around those peak park crowds for a more enjoyable visit. More well-known hiking trails, such as Cades Cove, Rainbow Falls Trail and Alum Cave, are bound to be busy on Red Diamond Days. Sure, ...