Discover diverse terrains in the Great Smoky Mountains through the accessible Oconaluftee River Trail for scenic views. The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the biggest hiking attractions in the ...

But that hike marked the genesis of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, a group that is not only still around but finishing out its centennial year with 800 members on its rolls. “I’m just amazed ...

The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

After nearly three years, the popular 4-mile trail to Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s tallest waterfall is fully open. Why did it take so long?

Adventure Scientists is looking for volunteers to take part in its new Tracking Eastern Hemlock Project, a way to identify ...

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

By the early 1960s, Laurel Falls had become a popular hiking destination for visitors ... For those planning trips to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in 2025, park officials suggest ...

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee ... He and George Masa threw themselves into creating the Appalachian Trail, a hiking route that would start in the Smokies and go all the ...

Friends of the Smokies President and CEO Dana Soehn gave a presentation on the work the Friends group does to support Great ...

It is estimated that more than 2,400 former homesites can be found in the park. 70% of these homesites have been identified, ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular ... Read more about Great Smokies Superintendent Receives Award for Hikes for Healing Program Press Release Great Smokies ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over ... for those planning leisure activities or intense hikes in the Smokies this winter. Visitors to the Smokies ...