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

Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove, a scenic valley in Townsend, Tennessee, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The spiders are native to East Asia, NAISMA said, and in the U.S. they ...

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TOWNSEND, Tenn. – A spider known for its unique coloring and large size has been spotted twice recently in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The spider species is quite large, with adult ...