What better way to spend a summer day than reconnecting with nature? In honor of Juneteenth, the National Park Service is waiving all entrance and parking fees for visitors to its parks on June 19. At ...

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The opposite is true. There’s a reason it’s so popular: This spectacular ...

A cold front has brought snow to the Great Smoky Mountains, creating hazardous conditions on roads and prompting closures in the national park.

Winter has arrived in the Smokies, bringing icy roads and a series of closures as crews work to reopen the park safely.

The national park will remain mostly open to visitors despite the government shutdown, but visitors might notice cuts to some ...

In East Tennessee, summer fun doesn't have to come with a big price tag. There are plenty of free things to do in the region. You could take advantage of the Knox County Public Library's family ...

The Great Smoky Mountains’ famous synchronous fireflies will reemerge soon and preparations are underway for a special event to allow a lucky few to see them in their natural habitat. The National ...

Drivers through Great Smoky Mountains National Park should slow down for safety, the National Park Service warns. To help with the effort, the park will have increased traffic safety enforcement over ...

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