Pigeon Forge, population 6,247, is about 8 miles north of Gatlinburg, connected via the Great Smoky Mountains Parkway (U.S. 441), which also winds 33 miles through the park.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — With more than 800 miles of trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and waterfalls, sweeping cliffside views, towering forests, backcountry ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited parks in the USA. It straddles the boundary of North Carolina and Tennessee, with the park headquarters located in Gatlinburg TN. The ...

The Smoky Mountains are known for its many hiking trails. But if you want to see the views without a long, difficult hike, there are still plenty of options for novices. Here, a local lists some of ...

Updated Great Smoky Mountains National Park road closures and other updates are available on the park website and via the SmokiesRoadsNPS social media account on X. What to expect in the Smokies ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — From the ever-popular Laurel Falls to the lesser-known cascades tucked in its foggy foothills, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has dozens of waterfalls ...

Gatlinburg, a charming gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, offers much more than breathtaking views. It’s a budget-friendly destination that lets you experience the magic of the Smokies ...

The major road through Great Smoky Mountains National Park between Gatlinburg and Cherokee, North Carolina, reopened around 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5, park officials announced.

I'm lucky to call the 500,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park my backyard, and they call images to mind that captures their character.

Newfound Gap Road/U.S. 441 from Gatlinburg to Cherokee: Single-lane closures through the work zone will be in place Dec. 4-20. Drivers should expect some traffic delays and allow for extra time ...