There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company ...

Over six months after Hurricane Helene caused "substantial damage" in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the park’s hardest-hit areas is reopening. Trails and some roads in Cataloochee ...

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 ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual viewing opportunity for synchronous fireflies in June despite some operational changes. Vehicle lottery and peak view dates are expected to ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Fires inside America’s most visited national park have been banned until further notice, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson announced Thursday.

Ambler’s group petitioned Congress to create a Forest Preserve, making Asheville the earliest promoter of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “It would be reckless stupidity, negligence of ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park Service will be reopening some roads, trails and facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that have been closed for more than ...

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website. Regional advocacy ...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Great Smoky Mountains announced plans to re-open part of Cataloochee Valley which has been closed since September 2024 following Helene.

The best way to get around Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by car. The park does not offer any guided tours and there is no public transportation to the park from the major cities in the ...