In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Abrams Falls is known for its voluminous water flow, especially after a rain. The hike to Abrams Falls is a moderate 5-mile round trip ...

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From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is rich in scenery. Here are the best recommendations for ...

A missing 73-year-old North Carolina hiker was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, park ...

What changes did Great Smoky Mountains National Park make to visitation data collection ... campgrounds and roads remain ...

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

Ann Houghton, a 73-year-old hiker, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after going missing over the ...

Named for the mountain laurel (an evergreen shrub) that blooms throughout the park, Laurel Falls is one of the most popular trails in the park. The path has an upper and a lower section ...

The top three unintentional causes of death were vehicle crashes, drownings and falls, the park service said. The last two deaths that occurred at Great Smoky Mountain National Park were the ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over ... snowy mountaintops and waterfalls dripping with crystal-clear icicles,” Barak said. Hikers are usually ...