The average person can easily spot lichens in the woods, yet few scientists have studied the species. Now the Smokies are a ...

What would be on your to-do list on a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? During the summer in and around the park, ...

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are the cities that likely first come to mind when you think about the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee.

Given the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s role in preserving the history and traditions of Appalachia and East Tennessee, it seems appropriate that it should initiate a July 4 celebration ...

The Veterans Heritage Site Foundation will host Honor Our Great Smoky Mountain Veterans Day beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell ...

Tens of thousands of large bugs have descended on Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina, and tourists should brace themselves for the eerie sound, according to the National ...

While the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may seem like a great day trip for you and your fur baby, only two trails are pet-friendly: The Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so take the early mornings to your advantage to enjoy a more serene hike.

The former superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park tells WRAL News he is worried that safety and sanitation are on the line as tourist season gets underway.