From the purple dwarf crested iris to the elusive yellow lady’s slipper, over 1,500 flowering plant species are blossoming at ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to over 66 mammals, 240 species of birds, 80 reptiles and amphibians, an ...

Korrin Bishop With more than 1,500 species of flowering plants, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has earned the nickname of "Wildflower National Park." From late winter through fall ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains ... Whiteoak Sink is a unique area that is home to many rare plants. Park managers limit group size to protect sensitive wildflower ...

There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company ...

Over six months after Hurricane Helene caused "substantial damage" in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the park’s hardest-hit areas is reopening. Trails and some roads in Cataloochee ...

GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE — As spring begins, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors of group size limits during the popular wildflower season at Whiteoak Sink. Individuals and small ...