The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

all attract millions of hiking fans yearly. But one particularly beautiful destination for avid hikers within the larger Blue Ridge Range is the Great Smoky Mountains. Lying along the border ...

The National Park Service will close one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky ... Mountain Trail and that parking lot will also be closed. The Laurel Falls Trail is a 2.6-mile roundtrip hike ...

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

Ann Houghton, a 73-year-old hiker, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after going missing over the ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular ... Read more about Great Smokies Superintendent Receives Award for Hikes for Healing Program Press Release Great Smokies ...

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

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 ...

Visitors looking for a challenging hike filled with sweeping mountain ... Many also praised the well-maintained trail and beautiful mountain views, but warned that the summit of Mount LeConte ...

North Carolina’s Atlantic Coast beaches, barrier islands, outer banks, and oceanfront cities like Wilmington, Sunset Beach, Beaufort, and Surf City are popular summer destinations. In the west ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over ... for those planning leisure activities or intense hikes in the Smokies this winter. Visitors to the Smokies ...