The country’s most-visited national park had its lowest attendance since 2018. But the longest government shutdown in history isn’t solely to blame.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking for visitors' patience as they complete an "essential project." ...

The national closed roads on Jan. 14 ahead of winter weather. A major road through the park remained closed Jan. 15.

Planned controlled burn operations are expected to occur in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jan. 7 ...

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

The National Park Service said the assault happened Dec. 22 in the Deep Creek, NC, area of the Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway sections in North Carolina are closing ...

This extreme hike in Tennessee features a seemingly endless staircase and a 1,286-foot elevation gain, but rewards those who ...

Though some come from adults, about 95 percent are from children. Kids ask questions about the park and often request ...

One sweet shop in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is getting desperate after suffering their fourth bear-break-in since Christmas. It’s ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...