If you want to hunt for salamanders along forest trails or riverbanks, there are over 30 species living in this breathtaking ...

The Kuwohi Observation Tower, formerly Clingmans Dome, offers breathtaking views in the Great Smoky Mountains and honors ...

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.

You could see the Great Smoky Mountains on this bucket list-worthy train ride. Or you could drive through on one of the best national park road trips. But if you really want to feel like you're on top ...

Although just 45 miles from Gatlinburg, across the Tennessee line, Great Smoky Mountains National Park seems a world apart in ...

In East Tennessee, summer fun doesn't have to come with a big price tag. There are plenty of free things to do in the region. You could take advantage of the Knox County Public Library's family ...

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 ...

What better way to spend a summer day than reconnecting with nature? In honor of Juneteenth, the National Park Service is waiving all entrance and parking fees for visitors to its parks on June 19. At ...

Abrams Falls Trail and trailhead parking lot will close June 16 through June 18 for maintenance. Visitors will not have access to the falls from any trail during the closure. Alternate trails to hike ...

Visitors have questions about the country’s most-visited national park amid the government shutdown. Here’s what’s open and ...