For the third time, state and local leaders will fund the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, keeping the nation’s most visited national park fully operational for a full two weeks this go-round. The ...

Want to see black bears or wild elk in the Smokies? We've ranked the top 5 spots in the park where you are almost guaranteed ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — A government shutdown could impact services at one of East Tennessee's most-visited destinations — the Great Smoky Mountains. A spokesperson said if there is a lapse ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Beginning in June, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting programs once a month featuring American Sign Language interpreters. The programs will run through ...

Just four rangers bear the responsibility of patrolling 850 miles of hiking trails and monitoring more than 100 backcountry ...

Aligning with a trend towards travelers hoping to "touch grass" during their vacation, Airbnb found that one NC park stood ...

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national parks again in 2026.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

More than 30 apple trees persist on The Purchase at the national park. They're more than 125 years old, and their DNA is ...