You could see the Great Smoky Mountains on this bucket list-worthy train ride. Or you could drive through on one of the best ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Newfound Gap Road is getting an upgrade! Starting July 14, Great Smoky Mountains National Park kicked off a rehabilitation of ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park started a rehabilitation of a 7-mile stretch of Newfound Gap Road on the North Carolina ...

Dollywood’s Dreamer in Chief Dolly Parton sat down with USA TODAY to talk about her namesake park and other projects.

The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.

Whether you're an adventure seeker or just want to explore the wilderness in a unique way, I can't think of anything better ...

The National Park Conservation Association said visibility is 65 miles. Still a ways off from the natural visibility of 121 miles.

There’s a new ‘bonus’ tax deduction worth $6,000 for older taxpayers — here’s who qualifies Cal Raleigh wins the Home Run ...

Elk have become quite the calling card for places like Maggie Valley. Town and wildlife leaders are reminding visitors to keep their distance from elk.

Raleigh became the first catcher in Home Run Derby history to win the event, outlasting Junior Caminero in the finals.