The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

Drivers can once again enjoy the scenic views on Foothills Parkway East. But some areas in the county’s most-visited national ...

Kephart and a few like-minded people proposed that the Smoky Mountains be made into a national park to protect the 100,000 acres of virgin forest that still remained. Among those joining the cause ...

The southernmost section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is open again to visitors.

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Hundreds of thousands of dollars is now in the hands of the non-profit supporter of Great Smoky ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people are reported lost or missing in national parks every year and there are a few ...

Holly Kays is the lead writer for the 29,000-member Smokies Life, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the scientific, ...

Right now is prime leaf-peeping season in the Smokies. Take a look at our photos of the colorful trees in the national park.

Right now, volunteers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are helping with conservation efforts as the butterflies begin their multi-generational migration from North America to Mexico. Park ...

while 12 off-trail Legacy Hikes were named for former club members who were instrumental in founding the club or in exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hikers who completed all 10 ...