The Ramsey Cascades Trail is now fully reopened following a three-year-long restoration. Marje/Getty Images The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Deep Creek entrance sign It just got easier to hike ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A popular hiking trail is back open to the public, taking hikers through the park and into the Great Smoky Mountains seven days a week. The Ramsey Cascades Trail was only open ...

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail in the park will close Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal ...

Adhering to a proper dress code ensures that your hike or travel in the park will remain safe and enjoyable.

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.

GATLINBURG, T.N. (FOX Carolina) - The National Park Service (NPS) announced that Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close in 2025 for rehabilitation. NPS said the trail ...

While some roads remain closed for the winter, with Christmas approaching, the reopening of these key routes is good news for ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are arguably the most popular national park in the United States. More than 13 million people visited in 2023, which was more than other well-traveled parks such as Yosemite, ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — With spring right around the corner, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is gearing up for the next round of hikers. So which hikes are perfect as the weather ...

The National Park Service will begin a major rehabilitation on Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail will close for 18 months starting ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Look for parking along Park Headquarters Road. Once parked, plan to walk into Gatlinburg for a bite before trekking back. I recommend some griddle cakes at Crockett's Breakfast ...