Out west, the Rocky Mountains play a major role in winter weather across North America. But do the Smokies do the same for ...

See which roads in the country’s most-visited national park are now closed as a major snowstorm moves across East Tennessee.

The right gateway is key to a stress-free Smokies trip. Whether you want neon resort energy or a quiet streamside cabin, ...

From misty mountain overlooks to music-filled cities and history-rich towns, Tennessee offers an incredible variety. After ...

Mark Van Osdal is a tree whisperer. Owner of Carolina Bound Adventures, he is leading a small group of us on the Deep Creek hike on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Some key areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will stay open through early 2026, even during the federal government shutdown. Representatives for Sevier County ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range’s signature blue-gray haze. Unfortunately, the Smokies are also synonymous with ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Even with the federal government shutdown still in effect, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is staying open, thanks to a coalition of local leaders and organizations ...

In a display of local resolve amid federal inaction, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open to visitors through November 2, despite the ongoing government shutdown, as reported by ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open during the government shutdown. Two of its four visitor centers are open. The park has 275 full-time employees and 140 seasonal employees. The most visited ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — National Parks generate billions of dollars each year for the communities surrounding them. In East Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park generated almost $3 billion ...