With the age of the Great Smoky Mountains forest, many trees have hit their average lifespan. The park's tree crew prunes or ...

Some of the brightest stars of the Smokies have made their annual appearance. Synchronous fireflies illuminated Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently, and Knox News captured glowing moments ...

Studies are being conducted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to determine what effect artificial lighting has on visitors, park employees and wildlife.

The famous synchronized fireflies are just one of many types of insects that fall under the purview of national park ...

Elkmont, near the campground that shares its name in the Great Smoky Mountains, is often called a ghost town. But what visitors see today—restored cabins, stone ruins, and a few preserved community ...

Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal staffing and budget cuts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Part of Newfound Gap Road/U.S. 441 remained closed Aug. 4 to all traffic on the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range's signature blue-gray haze. Unfortunately, the Smokies are also synonymous with ...