National Park Service morale is “as low as it's ever been” amid abrupt staffing cuts, a former Smokies staffer said.

A parkwide fire ban has been issued for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to dry conditions and low relative ...

Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal staffing and budget cuts.

"Celebrations in the park can be fun, but please leave the confetti at home!" The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service said.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has relied on 200 permanent employees ... hire 7,700 seasonal workers ahead of the busy spring and summer season, which is standard for the agency, according ...