Six out of 10 campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed as the spring season approaches. And that’s not the only change coming to the Smokies, as national parks across the country ...

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 ...

This story has been updated to include information about roads reopening. Roads through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have reopened after a snowstorm, while other areas of the park are ...

Why Smoky Mountains campsites stay muddy long after rain ends The post Ground Saturation Issues in Great Smoky Mountains ...

The North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was hardest hit by Helene and continues to recover from historic flooding. Most campgrounds and trails are now open, but remaining Helene ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running ...

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.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Friends of the Smokies announced it and other agencies are providing funding to ensure the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can continue to stay open during the ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Office is staffed by just four rangers, who alternate between office duties and hiking to remote sites. The Backcountry Office stays busy; in 2024, ...