Due to a looming widespread federal government funding freeze, the National Park Service said it had to lay off over 2,000 ...

Millions of people enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year ... remain closed due to Hurricane Helene damages. Laurel Falls Trail is closed for an 18-month rehabilitation project ...

Cades Cove will close for at least five days beginning Jan. 20, according to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The popular ... and to remove trees that could fall onto the road.

The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States. Every year, over 12 million people visit the national park and its surrounding towns. Gatlinburg, Pigeon ...

Long before Hurricane Helene hit the Smokies, the National Park Service already knew the visitation count for 2024 would be ...