When you're hiking in the Smokies, keep an eye out for snakes - but remember that humans probably see only 10% of the snakes ...

Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal ...

National Park Service morale is “as low as it's ever been” amid abrupt staffing cuts, a former Smokies staffer said.

Two protests were held in Knoxville against DOGE and Tesla. Another was held in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

North Carolina is known for the Great Smoky Mountains, but what is the best town to use as a home base? Skip Asheville and ...

On a recent trip to Tennessee, I lost count of how many people told me the same strange and unusual thing about Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you stacked up all of the park’s salamanders ...

Twelve Great Smoky Mountains National Park employees have reportedly been fired amid federal layoffs. More National Park Service firings are expected and could affect positions providing visitor ...

Here are the Great Smoky Mountains National operational changes ... Because of limited areas, people heading to the Smokies should plan accordingly to avoid overcrowding. Visit early in the ...