The Highest Peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Will Now Be Called by Its Cherokee Name
A 6,643-foot peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been renamed “Kuwohi,” which means “mulberry place” in the Cherokee language. The Cherokee people have long considered Kuwohi a sacred place.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park roads closed, events canceled due to Hurricane Helene
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closing roads and canceling events beginning Sept. 25 ahead of expected heavy rains from Hurricane Helene.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash Stepping Down
Cassius Cash, the superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is leaving the park service to become CEO of the Yosemite Conservancy.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Flint Gap Fire 75% Contained, Area Closures Persist
Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains is now 75% contained, with crews downsizing due to reduced threat.
Slowly burning Flint Gap Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park now 95% contained
Firefighters have overcome challenges to reduce the threat from the fire that has been slowly burning in a remote area for nearly a month.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park peak reverting to Cherokee name
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted Wednesday to officially change the name of the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park back to its Cherokee name.
Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park not as large as thought: What we know
The latest news release from the park said that the estimated size of the fire has changed. Efforts are still being made to contain the flames.
Here's How To Enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park This Fall
Tips on how to enjoy the fall foliage that draws a large number of visitors to an already popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Swarm of at least 4 quakes rattles near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USGS says
The Eastern Tennessee seismic zone is known for being one of the most active earthquake areas in the Southeastern U.S.
Wildfire reported in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Here's what we know
The fire was first reported on the evening of Aug. 26. The National Park Service is currently working to suppress the flames.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash is leaving the park service
G reat Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash is leaving the park service to become the CEO and president of the Yosemite Conservancy in San Francisco. He will
Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park grows: Here's what we know
The latest news release from the park said that the fire has spread, and efforts are still being made to contain the flames.
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Don’t make these mistakes when visiting the Smoky Mountains in October
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Popular Smoky Mountains spot now back to its original Cherokee name
One of the most popular spots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a different name.Clingmans Dome, the ...
Theme parks across Central Florida announce closure ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall
As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, theme parks will suspend operations Thursday to ensure everyone's safety. See the ...
Hurricane Helene to hit southeastern US with catastrophic impacts
Southeastern states of the US are bracing for storm surges, flooding rains and strong winds as Hurricane Helene approaches.