I went to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and was surprised by free entry, a scenic tram, and difficult ...
Despite no new reports of more encounters between aggressive bears and humans in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this ...
A lottery for tickets to the 2026 synchronous firefly viewing event in the Great Smoky Mountains opens in mid-April. The park ...
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
Sevierville, Dolly Parton's hometown near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a hidden gem for dog-friendly glamping and ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park isn't the only protected public land in its region. This park has scenic mountain views, ...
Two encounters included a bear approaching visitors and taking backpacks. In another, a bear displayed aggressive behavior ...
There have been 6 bear encounters in 2 weeks.
As the weather gets warmer, it's time to plan visits to the Smokies! Here’s when some trails and roads reopen - and when ...
A series of recent bear encounters has led Great Smoky Mountains National Park to temporarily close Ramsey Prong Road and ...
Tennessee's two venomous snake species found in the Smokies are the timber rattlesnake and the northern copperhead. If bitten ...
A rehabilitation project will sporadically close Bullhead Trail until the fall. Here's when you can and can't hike.