The Flint Gap Fire, which began burning in August in a remote area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is 95% contained as of Sept. 24. After hiking into the fire area to safely secure the ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking the public to come forward with historic documents that could help identify homesites. It’s no secret that there ...

Houghton, of Jackson County, N.C., volunteered in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than 20 years, earning a nomination in 2022 for a volunteer service award.

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 ...

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.