Long before Hurricane Helene hit the Smokies, the National Park Service already knew the visitation count for 2024 would be ...

Dollywood was never about all the roller coasters—at least, not just about the roller coasters. Years before her namesake ...

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee ... It was the first time in history that the United States government had spent its own money to buy land for a national park.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking the public to come forward with historic documents that could help identify ...

And in our experience, there’s no better way to see them than by taking a Great Smoky Mountains train ride. Train rides have ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular ... each year and protect the natural and cultural resources that tell our nation’s history. Read more about Wildlife ...

The National Park Service will close one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month as part of a more than year-long improvement effort. Starting Jan. 6 ...

Pro Tip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular ... while a knowledgeable guide fills you in on the region's history as well as the flora and fauna of the area’s natural landscapes.

The park encourages the public to bring historic photos of old homesites, hand drawn maps or other documents that will help the park identify these locations. Several additional volunteers who are ...

Korrin Bishop One of the few national parks that does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains National ... to get an overview of the area's history and pick up trail maps.