Tropical Storm Helene devastated healthy populations of the eastern hellbender salamander. Because of this they may receive ...

The Smoky Mountains have long been a cherished destination for travelers who seek an escape into the wild Known for their breathtaking vistas lush biodiversity and serene atmosphere they offer an unma ...

A research project will gather data on hellbender populations, which have declined over recent decades and were damaged after ...

You can also have a national-park experience for free another way, by visiting one of the 20 national parks that don’t charge ...

PIGEON FORGE — Wilderness Wildlife Week kicks off next Tuesday, Jan. 28 offering free classes, programs, hikes and other ...

The park encourages the public to bring historic photos of old homesites, hand drawn maps or other documents that will help the park identify these locations. Several additional volunteers who are ...

By now, the story of Hurricane Helene is a tragically familiar one: the endless rain, the swollen rivers, the angry water ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking the public to come forward with historic documents that could help identify ...

The park encourages the public to bring historic photos of old homesites, hand drawn maps or other documents that will help the park identify these locations. Several additional volunteers who are ...

It is estimated that more than 2,400 former homesites can be found in the park. 70% of these homesites have been identified, ...

After years of vacationing in the Smokies, Scott and Jayne Young had no trouble deciding where they wanted to retire. In 2016, they sold their lakeside home in Ohio and moved to Gatlinburg.

Parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed because of damage after Hurricane Helene, and remain closed, possibly keeping away some visitors. Preliminary data shows 12,055,376 visits to the ...