KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking for the public’s input on a plan to create a long-term revenue source for operations through new parkwide parking fees and an ...

America’s most visited national park, Great Smoky Mountains, saw more visitors last year than the next two parks combined, the Grand Canyon and Zion. Part of the reason is the location. Many people ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Thousands of people visit the Smoky Mountains every year. There are endless trails to embark on and enough rivers and streams to fish and swim for days at a time. However, only 65 ...

Six out of 10 campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed as the spring season approaches. And that’s not the only change coming to the Smokies, as national parks across the country ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: U.S. Route 441 through the park is undoubtedly a scenic drive, but if you're looking for a road less traveled, head over to the 17-mile stretch of Foothills Parkway West. This ...

There are few things as enjoyable as getting to visit the Great Smoky Mountains for the chance to connect with Mother Nature. Aug. 4 will be an especially great day for checking out the views and ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — For visitors to the Smokies who stay a while, there will be park-related purchases to make starting next year. Back in August, park officials announced the “Park It Forward” ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials closed all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, to help stop the spread of the coronavirus on Tuesday, March 24. Initially, ...

While the summer means you can go jump in the pool or go out as a family, Mother Nature allows you the chance to explore the outdoors and terrain of the land. Tennessee is home to a number of ...