Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The ...

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a weather alert at 6:22 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. The ...

How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

March, the chaotic wind of a descending helicopter whipped the calm skies above the Appalachian Trail near Icewater Spring ...

One of the Great Smoky Mountains’ biggest draws is its accessibility ... The lowest drivable pass through the national park, Newfound Gap is still nearly a mile high, so you’ll still have a great ...

A Georgia woman who went missing for weeks in California's Sierra Nevada mountains said that she was trapped by an avalanche and survived off wild leeks and snowmelt before she was found this week ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Bagpipes, kilts, and battle-axes will return to Townsend May 17 and 18 for the 43rd Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games. The annual festival will be held from 8 a.m ...

(WVLT) - Thousands of people will be in Townsend to celebrate all things Scottish, Irish and Celtic this weekend! The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival is back at the Townsend Visitor Center Saturday ...

Stop! Don't touch that plant! There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ...

The synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park put on a dazzling light show every year. Peak viewing for the natural spectacle begins May 29 near Elkmont Campground.