President Trump's hiring freeze forced national parks to rescind more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions.

A hiker found dead Feb. 2 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park had been a longtime volunteer, according to park officials.

An avid hiker and “dedicated” volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than two decades was found dead on ...

Newfound Gap Road has reopened but multiple other roads within the national park are still closed after last week’s snowstorm ...

The body of a 73-year-old missing hiker was found in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to officials.

Ann Houghton, 73, was reported missing on Feb. 1 after she failed to return home from her hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Jan. 28-29. A search m ...

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

Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers condolences to her family ... together to find the beloved community member, including Cherokee Fire and Rescue, BUSAR, the Macon Volunteer Fire ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park nominated her for a National Park ... and emergency services including Cherokee Fire and Rescue, BUSAR, Macon Volunteer Fire Department, Cowee Volunteer Fire ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Great Smokey National Park launched a search operation for missing hiker Ann Houghton.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park relies on 200 permanent employees ... Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway and visitation to the (Cherokee) National Forest in our region, you're talking about ...