During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across ...

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The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to build a temporary bridge across the Rocky Broad River to provide access to ...

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What if this is the purpose of my pain? What if my purpose is to take my pain and help other people with theirs?," asked Michael Reed.

TOWNSEND (WATE) — Saturday afternoon, protests transpired at the Townsend entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, marking the second time demonstrators rallied in support of park ...

The Smokies are known for the steep drop in elevation and rushing streams that lead to waterfalls. Over the years, those swift currents and falling waters dig into the earth and form deep pools ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual viewing opportunity for synchronous fireflies in June despite some operational changes. Vehicle lottery and peak view dates are expected to ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual viewing opportunity for synchronous fireflies in June despite some operational changes. Vehicle lottery and peak view dates are expected to be ...