Great Smoky Mountains National Park has up to 150 rescue missions a year. Here's how to avoid getting lost on a hike - and how to stay safe if you do.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to over 66 mammals, 240 species of birds, 80 reptiles and amphibians, an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking visitors to help them track down an invasive ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking for the public's help tracking down huge venomous bright yellow spiders. The national park said the Joro Spider, originally from East ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to resume full operations Saturday despite the current federal government shutdown, according to a release from Sevier County. The ...

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 items in stores at visitor centers have an extra connection to the park: they're the work of current or retired rangers and volunteers.

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — After nearly two years, a new superintendent has been selected for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Charles Sellars has been selected to officially serve as ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — A man is facing charges after a motorcycle crash in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hunter Cantrell was indicted for causing an accident involving personal injury, ...