The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to over 66 mammals, 240 species of birds, 80 reptiles and amphibians, an ...

Want to skip the crowds at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? Visit this lesser-known natural attraction instead, ...

The major road through the Smokies closed around 12:30 p.m. April 2 due to a high wind warning in the far eastern parts of the state. Winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are expected, according ...

When a bear becomes a nuisance or even a danger to people, moving the bear somewhere might seem the logical solution. It doesn't end well, however.

Once a staple of the Cherokee diet, particularly in early springtime, sochan's prolific greenery grows at a terrific rate.

The National Park Service will be reopening some roads, trails and facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that ...

The best way to get around Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by car ... Regional Airport (AVL), about 60 miles east of the Cherokee entrance. Both airports offer car rentals.

Over six months after Hurricane Helene caused "substantial damage" in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the park’s hardest-hit areas is reopening. Trails and some roads in Cataloochee ...

When bears develop a potentially dangerous level of comfort with humans and their food, they need to be relocated. Relocated bears don't often fare well.