Parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed because of damage after Hurricane Helene, and remain closed, possibly keeping away some visitors. Preliminary data shows 12,055,376 visits to ...

Just over 12 million people visited the Smokies during 2024, according to preliminary attendance data from the National Park Service. That’s still a lot of people, but it means visits to the Smokies ...

After years of vacationing in the Smokies, Scott and Jayne Young had no trouble deciding where they wanted to retire. In 2016, they sold their lakeside home in Ohio and moved to Gatlinburg.

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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 ...

Andrews, NC is a hidden gem near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering a tranquil atmosphere and diverse attractions for adventurers. Waynesville, NC boasts a rich history and charming ...

Popular Great Smoky Mountains trail, the Laurel Falls trail, will be closed for a major renovations project in the new year. More than five years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refused to ...

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 ...

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 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed because of high winds, according to the GSMNP. Due to a high wind advisory, US 441/Newfound ...