The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter cold or closed roads.

During peak season, the popular national park has 10 to 12 "Volunteers in Park" on its roster for every one National Park ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky ... Mountains National Park is around 7-8 inches a year, according to gsmnp.com. Higher elevations, such as around Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans ...

They spotted a newspaper ad calling for volunteers to help interact with visitors at Kuwohi, then called Clingmans Dome ... activities of Great Smoky Mountains National Park by providing ...