Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June ...

Dates to view the synchronous fireflies show in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been announced. Here’s how to try to get in.

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail ...

If you're hiking in the Smokies this season, keep an eye (and an ear) out for snakes, particular these venomous ones.

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is about to begin a multi-year rehabilitation of ...

North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad ...

The lottery for the popular national park event returns soon, but with some changes. How to apply for a parking pass.

From the purple dwarf crested iris to the elusive yellow lady’s slipper, over 1,500 flowering plant species are blossoming at ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park ranks as most popular in the U.S. in a recent poll. National Park Week runs from Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, April 27. National Park Week is no exception.

The region has so much to offer: the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an array of waterfalls to visit and outstanding biodiversity. As residents and visitors enjoy the ...