The Gatlinburg Trail offers an easy way for travelers staying in downtown Gatlinburg to take a quick hike in the park. The path runs about two miles one-way from the southern end of Gatlinburg to ...

Another easy spot to view wildflowers is along the Cove Hardwood Nature Trail during spring. This walking path is less than a ...

The superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway said that she expects to eventually hire seasonal workers, but in the mean time ...

Southern Living has previously praised Western NC for its beauty. Here's the reasoning behind the 7 locations writers chose ...

Valentine’s Day offers the perfect excuse for a romantic getaway as luxury hotels line up their perks for couples looking to ...

An avid hiker and “dedicated” volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than two decades was found dead on ...

A hiker found dead Feb. 2 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park had been a longtime volunteer, according to park officials.

In a social media post, the national park said it released the photos with the permission of ... 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife, Rosalynn, he was ...

In a two-year research project starting this summer, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will use a combination of cutting-edge technology and traditional survey techniques to solve the mystery ...

As much as 14 inches of snow is on the ground in parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the National Park Service says. National Park Service photo This story was originally published ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park ...