The country’s most-visited national park had its lowest number of visits since 2018. The drop can't be attributed entirely to closures after Helene.

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee ... The local chamber of commerce would later use his photos to promote the region. Masa's love of the mountains brought him into contact ...

There are a handful of destination types to consider when picking your place to stay in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are ...

The National Park Service will close one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month as part of a more than year-long improvement effort. Starting Jan. 6 ...

National Park Service photo The most popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closing and won’t reopen until mid-2026, according to the National Park Service. Laurel Falls Trail ...

Laurel Falls Trail is a popular destination at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Seeing over 300,000 hikers annually, it’s one of the park’s most iconic trails. While Gatlinburg was ...

TONS OF POLLUTION ARE EMITTED FROM THE TOP FIVE REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES LIKELY IMPACTING THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK The mountains originally got their name — the Smokies — from the ...

Despite numerous photo opportunities with bear statues ... in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, a fellow guest and I noticed a sign at the reception desk warning visitors to be vigilant ...