There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife ...

Every year, hundreds of people give their time to remove thousands of pounds of garbage from the park and its gateway ...

Indiscriminate, illegal firing of NPS employees will have immediate impact on tourism. A recent study showed the Park brings ...

Litter-free landscapes allow visitors to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Established in 2002, Keep ...

The Great Smoky Mountains announced plans to re-open part of Cataloochee Valley which has been closed since September 2024 ...

Ambler’s group petitioned Congress to create a Forest Preserve, making Asheville the earliest promoter of Great Smoky Mountains National ... flash floods, wind events, earthquakes and landslides.

North Carolina is still battling several wildfires that were first reported over a week ago. Will they get some relief from rain today? See forecast.

North Carolina highs are forecast in the 60s today. We may begin to see smoky haze in the sky through Friday. Rain chances develop on Sunday.

The National Park Service (NPS) is facing significant challenges due to recent budget cuts and workforce reductions. In ...

The National Park Service (NPS) is facing significant challenges due to recent budget cuts and workforce reductions.

With nearly 12 million people visiting the Smoky Mountains a year ... they also invest in local businesses and nonprofits through events like their Bear-Varian Fall Festival.