GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WATE) — While the famous Laurel Falls Trail is closed and several other trails remain closed due to damage from Helene, there are still many wonderful things ...

“Laurel Falls Trail is a beloved feature of Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” said Acting Superintendent Boone Vandzura. “The rehabilitation will provide for greater safety and an ...

Vandals used cans of spray paint to deface ancient rock walls leading to Laurel Falls in Great ... Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the National Park Service. The 1.3-mile Laurel Falls ...

The National Park Service (NPS) is facing significant challenges due to recent budget cuts and workforce reductions.

Korrin Bishop One of the few national parks that does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains ... recommended Grotto Falls (stop No. 5 on the Roaring Fork Motor Trail) and most were ...