Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national ...

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national ...

Near the border between North Carolina and Tennessee lies a small town that's a perfect place to explore the Smoky Mountains and enjoy the quiet life.

Unlike a lot of what’s happened during the shutdown, there is some precedent for how reimbursement could work.

For any updates about the latest road closure information, you can go to the national park’s official website.

The most stunning parks in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains offer panoramic views, high peaks, scenic trails, and ...

While some roads remain closed for the winter, with Christmas approaching, the reopening of these key routes is good news for ...

Newfound Gap Road - which had been closed since Dec. 10 because of snow and ice - is now open to traffic. Here's what drivers should know.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — With normal operations back in effect and furloughed staff beginning to return, how has the end of the government shutdown affected Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

Visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is always a treat. From the historic log cabins to cascading creeks, from ...

A new study analyzed five years of data to reveal the most popular U.S. national parks to visit in the fall. Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee topped the list with nearly 20 million ...