In 2021, the Great Smoky Mountains was the most visited national park with 14.1 million visitors. Straub said that’s more than Yellowstone (4.9 million), Yosemite (3.3 million) and Grand Canyon ...

Know What the Weather Holds for You The weather in the Great Smoky Mountains can be unpredictable. It’s important to know what the weather might hold, so you can plan accordingly. You don’t ...

Before 1924, the Smoky Mountains were inhabited by a few and visited by even fewer. But a woman from Knoxville, Anne Davis, had an idea that grew out of a cross-country trip with her husband Willis.

Great Smoky Mountians National Park ranks as No. 2 in U.S. for wildlife sightings The Smokies are home to more than 19,000 species There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains ...

If you're visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the likelihood of seeing a venomous snake, or being bitten by one, is low, according to the Park Service.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing at Elkmont from June 3-10, according to a release. Peak viewing dates typically fall in late May or early June.

Brood XIV cicadas emerged from the ground after 17 years of dormancy. Great Smoky Mountains Park rangers said the soil has finally reached the ideal 64°F, with daytime temperatures rising into ...