The National Weather Service had forecast snow and slick roads in the mountains, prompting the overnight closure of the main road through the park.

U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road, the major road through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, will reopen to traffic by 8 a.m. Oct. 2, providing access between Tennessee and North Carolina. Kuwohi Road ...

Visitors have questions about the country’s most-visited national park amid the government shutdown. Here’s what’s open and what’s about to close.

All visitors centers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have reopened, the park announced in an Oct. 4 Facebook post, but some roads, campgrounds, trails and areas of the park are still closed ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is giving visitors a chance to embrace the spirit of the season with a pair of festive events during December.

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park often ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Campers planning to spend time in the Great Smoky Mountains will soon have more locations where they can stake their tents. A spokesperson for the Great Smoky ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Downed trees have caused the closure of multiple roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after a high wind event between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The GSMNP ...

The lottery for the eight-night synchronous firelies event, running May 29-June 5, to open soon. Limited public access helps protect the fireflies and their habitat during mating season. The Great ...

This peaceful Smokies entry point packs lush scenery, roaming animals, and access to scenic drives and campgrounds just ...