GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A man has been reported missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park after his vehicle was found ...

For the third time, state and local leaders will fund the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, keeping the nation’s most visited national park fully operational for a full two weeks this go-round. The ...

As the partial federal government shutdown passes the two-week mark, folks headed to Great Smoky Mountains National Park should know the popular park is still welcoming guests, including drivers just ...

The National Park Service is reminding people not to approach elk after several visitors were injured in the Great Smoky ...

A viral video of man getting too close to a bull elk has people concerned for the animal. Here's what will happen.

NPS rangers recovered nearly 700 wild ginseng roots poached from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Experts warn ...

Areas of the popular national park continue to be closed to human visitors due to bear activity, so plan your hike or camping ...

Even now, two years after Hurricane Helene, major work is needed on some of the national park’s damaged roads, trails and ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its LeConte Lodge closure will affect visitors from 6 to 9 October 2026, after the National Park Service announced additional helicopter airlifts. The operation ...

Road closures are planned in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sept. 15 and 17 for essential maintenance. Detours will be in place for affected areas.

More than 650,000 people visit Kuwohi at Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year. The summit is topped by an observation tower accessible via a paved path. Daveynin via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 A ...

In total, the suspects were found to possess nearly 700 pounds of poached ginseng. See the charges poachers could face and ...