LeConte Lodge shared pictures of downed trees along the 5-mile trail.

Navigation will be harder for hikers until National Park Service crews can assess and repair the trail, according to LeConte ...

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LeConte Lodge shared pictures of downed trees along the 5-mile trail.

I first fell in love with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a visit in the spring, and now that I live in TN, it is ...

The Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte is one of the park’s most iconic hikes and one of the most crowded. Limited parking at the trailhead means very early morning starts are necessary in summer ...

A hickory tussock moth crawls up a twig along Alum Cave Trail. These seasonal markers contribute to a better understanding of phenology, the study of seasonal timing and cyclical patterns in the ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Hiking to LeConte Lodge via Alum Cave Trail will look a little different as National Park Service crews continue to clean up some damage from last week’s storms. The higher ...

Visitors to the Smokies in spring get to skip the crowds of summer while enjoying abundant wildflowers and cheaper prices.

Hikers exploring trails like Alum Cave Trail and the area around Cades Cove should remain vigilant, as both timber rattlesnakes and copperheads are known to reside in these regions. The park’s lush ...