The Great Smoky Mountains region offers diverse activities, from extensive outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, water sports, and scenic drives such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and Tail of ...

The land belonged to an early settler of the region, officials say.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Part of the reason is the location. Many people drive through the park on the way to another destination. But the park’s appeal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A gentle snow blankets the rocks and barren trees along a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I was fortunate enough ...

During her first trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Business Insider's reporter was surprised by historic settlements and an epic tram ride.Joey Hadden/Business Insider In Spring 2023, I ...

The Foothills Land Conservancy has expanded the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by 638 acres, marking the largest ...

Few of the deaths involved wildlife.

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many Americans are gearing up to start planning their summer travel soon, and for many, visiting a national park is on their bucket list. It's no secret that ...

Blue fog blankets some of the world’s oldest mountains at dawn’s first breath. Incredible biodiversity stirs within the towering trees, steep mountains, and lush vegetation of Great Smoky Mountains ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by far the most visited national park in the country. It's not even close. The Smokies welcomed 13.3 million visitors in 2023, its second-highest year on record.

Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Memorial Day weekend should expect crowds, traffic and limited ...

Bears are active this time of year as they look for food and visitors should use “extreme caution.” Visitors were chased or ...