Dolly Parton's "Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol" is coming to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts at 3 p.m. and ...

This quaint and charming city is filled with plenty of unique shops but also serves as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park without the crowds.

Park rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park were sent an apology in the mail that included the return of stolen stone.

A young girl with a good heart sent a letter last week to officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee after she felt guilty for taking home a “souvenir.” Park officials ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a natural paradise that straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee with stunning mountain landscapes, lush forests, diverse wildlife and a ...

Hidden away in the Great Smoky Mountains, about an hour southeast of Knoxville, is the unassuming town of Wears Valley. Often overlooked for the nearby Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, it's a much more ...

If you want to get on one classic Christmas tradition, courtesy of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, you should get your tickets now. Here's what to know about the seasonal Polar Express Train Ride.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ‘s “Park It Forward” program launching in March 2023 will include new parking pass or tag fees plus an increase in camping fees for visitors to the ...

Elk are found mainly in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — where they were re-introduced in 2021 after becoming extinct in the mountains due to over-hunting — and along the bordering ...

Apply for the Great Smoky Mountains firefly viewing lottery from May 2-5 for a chance to witness the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont. Limited reservations available.

Adam Roy is the executive editor of Backpacker. He lives in Colorado’s Front Range, where he spends his free time hiking, climbing, and running his home mountains.

Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is ranked #2 out of 12 things to do in Gatlinburg. See pictures and our review of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community.