Park volunteer Tom Harrington enjoys wildflowering and has devoted his retirement to extending that sense of wonder to as ...

For the perfect North Carolina mountain getaway, look no further than this historic small town located between the Great ...

A new partnership aims to reduce fire risk near the Great Smoky Mountains by consolidating several ... safe and effective wildfire response This fall, leaders will finalize jurisdictional action ...

Let’s be real: you don’t need a trust fund, a van life setup, or a Pinterest-perfect itinerary to have the time of your life.

North Carolina has a lot to offer and is known for iconic cities, significant historical events, research hubs, and beautiful ...

Dates to view the synchronous fireflies show in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been announced. Here’s how to try to ...

Synchronous fireflies are returning to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for their annual light show, and now we know when. The National Park Service announced the peak dates for viewing the ...

The region has so much to offer: The natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an array of waterfalls to visit and outstanding biodiversity. As residents and visitors enjoy the ...

The highly competitive lottery for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's annual synchronous firefly viewing event will ...

Each year, the park hosts an event at Elkmont featuring thousands of Photinus carolinus, a firefly species known for its ...