Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the swimming hole is accessible with a relatively easy hike.

Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know. ByAmy McKeever April 22, 2021 •11 min read ...

It’s a challenging time for national park research. One dedicated atmospheric scientist is soldiering on anyway.

Inclement weather doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. “The reason you’re visiting a national park is to enjoy the beauty of ...

Those traveling to Cataloochee Valley should keep in mind that vehicles can only go part way into the valley. Visitors may ...

Heavy rain, flooding and a rock slide have again closed a section of the major cross country highway Interstate 40 along its ...

In an April survey, the company found 36% of Americans have already visited a national park in 2025 and 65% say they plan to by the end of the year. And 83% say they’ll be hiking while they’re there.

Officials with LeConte Lodge say the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is closed because a tree fell and damaged a bridge. Dick Van Dyke’s wife shares statement after actor misses event due to ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular park in the country, welcoming over 12 million visitors each year. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails, rushing waterfalls, beautiful lakes, ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park serves as a haven for approximately 240 bird species, making it a premier destination for birding enthusiasts. This remarkable avian diversity results from the ...

PATERSON — From an aerial platform extended almost 120 feet into the air, a worker using a hammer and chisel began pulling off bricks — one by one — from the top of an old factory smokestack ...