In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

The National Park Conservation Association said visibility is 65 miles. Still a ways off from the natural visibility of 121 miles.

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!

Wade, who worked for three years in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the 1970s, said the employees who were fired worked in visitor centers and provided educational and ranger-led programs.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so take the early mornings to your advantage to enjoy a more serene hike. Most visitors arrive between 10 and 11 a ...

Out of all of America's national parks, Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most-visited year after year. It's also one of the most accessible, and can be reached within a day's drive for ...