A spokesperson for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park said a total of five campgrounds are anticipated to reopen in May.

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Bagpipes, kilts, and battle-axes will return to Townsend May 17 and 18 for the 43rd Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games. The annual festival will be held from 8 a.m ...

The synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park put on a dazzling light show every year. Peak viewing for the natural spectacle begins May 29 near Elkmont Campground.

To everyone else, it’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The two women, both in their seventies, have grown up in and around the Smokies’ 522,000 acres. “I love peace and solitude ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A highly-technical rescue unfolded late last week deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, putting the training of Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers to the ...

There are plenty of glamping sites around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for travelers or locals looking to connect with nature, but some stand out above the ...

The one amenity everyone talks about is the heated toilet seats. Talk about a soothing experience! Sevierville is where the Smoky Mountain Songbird, Dolly Parton, grew up and you can see tributes to ...

North Carolina's biggest tourist attraction has been hit by federal layoffs, from closed campgrounds to fewer emergency responders. WRAL Investigates if DOGE cuts could ruin your family's vacation.

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, Liisa Andreassen founded Echoes of the Forest, a nonprofit that transforms fallen trees into public art to memorialize nature and support community ...

Korrin Bishop If you're interested in art and authentic Appalachian crafts, you'll want to spend a day exploring the 8-mile loop through Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community.