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

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

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

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

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 ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains ... mountaintops and waterfalls dripping with crystal-clear icicles,” Barak said. Hikers are usually on the park’s trails on any ...

An avid hiker and “dedicated” volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than two decades was found dead on the North Carolina side of the range nearly a week after going missing.