Long before Hurricane Helene hit the Smokies, the National Park Service already knew the visitation count for 2024 would be ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

What changes did Great Smoky Mountains National Park make to visitation ... campgrounds and roads remain closed due to Hurricane Helene damages. Laurel Falls Trail is closed for an 18-month ...

The top three unintentional causes of death were vehicle crashes, drownings and falls, the park service said. The last two deaths that occurred at Great Smoky Mountain National Park were the ...

Top 4 National Parks in the USThe United States is home to some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in the world, and ...

An avid hiker and “dedicated” volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than two decades was found dead on the North Carolina side of the range nearly a week after going missing.

From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is rich in scenery. Here are the best recommendations for ...

A hiker missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park since Feb. 1 was found dead just before 2 p.m. Feb. 2, according to a news release from the National Park Service. Ann Houghton ...

A missing 73-year-old hiker from North Carolina was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, park officials said. Ann Houghton was found on Sunday about a quarter mile ...