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

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

With spikes on his shoes, a helmet on his head, a rope on his harness, and a chainsaw on his belt, Ken Gragg starts to climb.

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 ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the dates of its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont this year. The viewing window is Thursday, May 29 ...

There are no restaurants in the park itself, although the Cades Cove Campground Store has a snack bar that serves some breakfast items, sandwiches and wraps, soup, chili, pizza, soft serve ice cream ...

The fireflies' annual synchronous light show in the woods of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is something to behold. It's a sight you don’t want to miss, even if you weren’t one of the lucky ...

Some of the biggest stars of the Smokies are returning for a spectacular show! Synchronous fireflies are set to make their annual appearance in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this June. The ...