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.

Fortunately, Tennessee and North Carolina — the two states that share Great Smoky Mountains National Park — each have plenty of amazing Great Smoky Mountains alternatives. On the Tennessee side, the ...

Cutting or disbanding the National Park Service's Inventory and Monitoring Division would have far-flung impacts extending ...

Hiking in national and state parks has become a sacred rhythm in my life. I’m blessed to live in North Carolina, which boasts ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

President Donald Trump, in a July 3 executive order, signaled higher fees for foreign tourists visiting the Grand Canyon and ...

“I’ve probably already talked to 20 people,” says Joshua Albritton, supervisory preventative search and rescue (PSAR) ranger ...

An elite group of first responders in Great Smoky Mountains National Park works to address common hiker mistakes - and responds if they happen anyway.

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.

Woman with broken leg in remote part of Great Smoky Mountains forced to wait a day for rescue due to treacherous weather, officials say. She was carried miles.