Looking for the perfect family vacation in the mountains? My Florida-based family loves Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, ...

Aerial view of Sevierville, Tennessee with the Great Smoky Mountains in the background and buildings in the foreground during the day - Kruck20/Getty Images For a mountain getaway that blends a ...

For a mountain getaway that blends a riverside city feel with easy outdoor access, consider looking to the underrated hub of Sevierville, Tennessee. Find this gateway city in the foothills of Great ...

While the federal government shutdown has furloughed federal employees and canceled programs at national parks across the country, all programs and areas of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) —Full operations have now resumed at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday morning, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. This comes after a ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Tourism in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has contributed over $2 billion to the local economy, according to a release from the National Park Service. The ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are full of hidden gems: Hiking trails, waterfalls, and these two restaurants, according to TripAdvisor. The travel site recognized Ristorante DellaSantina and PawPaw's ...

A year to the day Hurricane Helene arrived in North Carolina, a mountain landslide closed a popular road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, rangers said on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. National Park ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials said a 21-year-old man who had been reported missing over the weekend was found dead. GSMNP leaders said Ryan Lakes was found dead at ...

Fields in the Cataloochie area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed to tourist during elk breeding season, the park says. NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg Hungry bears are typically a ...

The seventh Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival took place Saturday afternoon at the Townsend Visitors Center. Giant colorful hot air balloons took to the sky as food and craft vendors lined the ...

After a landslide closed part of U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road, the National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration is working to award a contract for emergency repairs on the only road ...