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

President Trump's hiring freeze forced national parks to rescind more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions.

Best Time to Visit Deciding when to visit the Smokies can significantly impact your vacation experience. Spring is ideal for wildflower enthusiasts, with the park hosting its annual Spring ...

“We can now officially say that the spring four-flasher, Photuris quadrifulgens, is here in the Smokies — one of the 19 firefly species documented so far,” said Will Kuhn, director of ...

Spring in the U.S. is a magical time when nature awakens with vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and pleasant weather. Spring ...

Here’s what visitors should be prepared for as the National Park Service burns 1,400 acres of Cades Cove - and why the park does that.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most ... Seasonal offerings include colorful wildflowers in spring, rare synchronous fireflies in late May/early June and spectacular ...