The land belonged to an early settler of the region, officials say.

A 16-year-old boy drowned in the Oconaluftee River in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on June 24, according to park spokesperson Emily Davis. In a news statement, Davis said that at about 5 ...

CHEROKEE, N.C. (WVLT/Gray News) - Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park said a 16-year-old boy drowned on the North Carolina side of the park Monday evening. Rangers responded to the ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts more visitors each year than any other national park in the USA. However, ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The National Park Service is beginning a project to improve a trail overlooking the Oconaluftee River in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and they are seeking the ...

On a piece of rocky ground at the base of a steep bank along the mist-shrouded Little River, oil painter Olena Babak sets up her easel. It’s late in the day to be starting a new piece - less than ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A popular hiking trail is back open to the public, taking hikers through the park and into the Great Smoky Mountains seven days a week. The Ramsey Cascades Trail was only open ...

Gatlinburg is buzzy and fun, but it’s not the only Smoky Mountain escape worth visiting. For a truly relaxing getaway, head ...

If you’ve been envious of European train excursions, make time to board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for a memorable ...

Busy I-40 is a standard route from Knoxville to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg - but it's not the only way to go. These roads ...