The vibrant colors of autumn make Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains a captivating destination in the fall ... where you might encounter deer, turkeys, and even black bears. The contrast of the animals ...

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee are the tallest mountains in the Appalachian chain, hosting the world's greatest diversity of plant, animal, and insect life of any region in a ...

Hiking the Trails Hiking is arguably the most intimate way to experience the Smoky Mountains. With over 800 miles of trails, ...

Are you headed to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... This is one of the best places to see black bears in the wild.

But that hike marked the genesis of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, a group that is not only still around but finishing out its centennial year with 800 members on its rolls. “I’m just amazed ...

“I remain hopeful that we will have a good display of fall color in our region,” Watson said. When are the peak fall colors in the Great Smoky Mountains? The week of Oct. 14 is still the best time to ...

This story has been updated to include information about roads reopening. Roads through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have reopened after a snowstorm, while other areas of the park are ...

Dollywood’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas festival begins Nov. 1, and Sevier County residents are getting an early holiday present. Sevier County Days discounts return Nov. 1-10 for the ...

The best way to get around Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by car. The park does not offer any guided tours and there is no public transportation to the park from the major cities in the ...

Korrin Bishop One of the few national parks that does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... is a great place to spot deer and black bears. Start your trip at the ...