The country’s most-visited national park had its lowest attendance since 2018. But the longest government shutdown in history ...

See how many bears were humanely killed in 2025, and why that number is down from a dangerous spike in activity.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the border of both Tennessee and North Carolina. Knowing that the park spans two different states may give you some insight into just how ...

Just four rangers bear the responsibility of patrolling 850 miles of hiking trails and monitoring more than 100 backcountry campsites.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — A long-awaited natural spectacle is unfolding in western North Carolina and along the Tennessee border. Brood XIV cicadas emerged from the ground after 17 years of ...

Memorial Day Weekend is expected to be among the busiest time of the year for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park lists Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 as "Red ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking for visitors' patience as they complete an "essential project." ...