The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort has added a new lodge with 85 villas with stunning mountain views, bringing the resort's room count to nearly 1,400. Guests enjoy year-round amenities, including an ...

The Foothills Land Conservancy has expanded the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by 638 acres – the largest addition to ...

As the cost of travel continues to spiral upward, families are looking for ways to save on vacations. These road trips are ...

Mountain towns dont have to be expensive -- these peak retreats offer lush forests, scenic hikes, small-town charm, and ...

If you’ve ever visited the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ve probably been to Sevierville. You maybe just didn’t realize it. Sevierville — pronounced suh-VEER-vul — is the ...

A lottery for tickets to the 2026 synchronous firefly viewing event in the Great Smoky Mountains opens in mid-April. The park limits access to the Elkmont area to protect the fireflies during their ...

Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has since ...

Rangers have temporarily closed a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after several bear encounters, including one that chased hikers. According to the National Park Service, this past ...

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, ...

Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the temporary closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has ...

If you’re planning a visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), park officials have a stark warning for those hoping to explore America’s most popular park. In an April 2 press release, the ...

In a worst-cast hiking scenario, a visitor at Great Smoky Mountains National went into cardiac arrest in a remote area near the Appalachian Trail, according to rescuers. It happened Wednesday, April 1 ...