A celebration of the area’s rich history and diversity is free this week in Pigeon Forge! The 33rd annual Wilderness Wildlife ...

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

With mountains more than 6,000 feet high, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the crown jewel of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. The park spans some 522,000 acres, amassing 13 ...

If you've found your way to Townsend, nestled on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you're already privy to ...

Even so, “winter is a beautiful time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains,” National Park Service spokesperson Dave Barak told Knox News after the first winter storm of 2025 moved across the ...

The National Park Service will close one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month as part of a more than year-long improvement effort. Starting Jan. 6 ...

Situated just west of town near Wear Farm City Park, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster ... that snakes through the forest and mountains, offering beautiful views along the way.

It’s not a very long drive, and you can take in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, and check out Dollywood while there. The theme park has a brand-new roller coaster that is sure to draw even more ...

In the west, the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains are known for the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Appalachian Trail. In Asheville, there are hiking ...

This beautiful 469-mile route connects Great Smoky Mountain and Shenandoah National Parks. Our local writer knows just where to stop for hikes, camping, and the best views. New perk: Easily find ...

This road trip winds you through the Volunteer State to several spooky, stunning, and straight-up cool tunnels.