As the weather gets warmer, it's time to plan visits to the Smokies! Here’s when some trails and roads reopen - and when ...

Of the 63 U.S. national parks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular, with more than 11 million visits in ...

A road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened after a rockslide, but some trails and campgrounds are still ...

Hikers and land managers often take it for granted that the fewer people we run into in the woods, the better. A new study ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — With the weather warming up, seasonal roads within the Great Smoky Mountains are reopening. First ...

The annual event will take place on April 25 at Friendsville Elementary School cafeteria. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. Donna’s Old Time Country Buffet will cater the meal.Cost ...

Tennessee's national parks and public lands need continued funding to support local businesses and the state's economy.

New York Times bestselling author Lin Stepp’s latest novel, “Wildflower Haven,” continues her series of Mountain Home books. ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded over 11.5 million visits in 2025, according to official National Park Service ...

Spring is one of the best times of the year to take a family vacation to a national park. Wildflowers are blooming, weather ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin its 2026 season of adaptive programming this spring with ranger‑led experiences designed for visitors with limited mobility and their families.

The 2026 start date for vehicle-free days at Cades Cove has been announced as the program continues for another year.