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

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

This hidden Tennessee trail feels quiet, scenic, and almost otherworldly, with the kind of natural beauty that makes every step feel unforgettable.

Tennessee's historic landmarks encapsulate a swath of different eras, going back further than many visitors might realize. Its first inhabitants — nomadic early humans — came to the land up to 15,000 ...

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

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

The fate of democracy was fragile when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dedicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1940.

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 ...