The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the summer (June, July and August) and the fall. July is the busiest month of the summer season while October weekends draw those in ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range's signature blue-gray haze. Unfortunately, the Smokies are also synonymous with ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...

The magic of the Great Smoky Mountains is something every Southerner must experience at least once. And like with other Southern stalwarts (think sweet tea and fried chicken), where a taste ...

There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company looked ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're curious what wildflower species you're seeing, try using the iNaturalist app. Not only can it help identify what plants you're looking at, but it also provides ...

Mingus Mill near Cherokee, North Carolina. It’s no secret that the Great Smoky Mountains are famous for leaf-peeping. Every fall, this region of the Appalachian Mountains puts on an incredible display ...

Memorial Day Weekend is expected to be among the busiest time of the year for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park lists Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 as "Red ...

Forested mountainside at sunrise in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, U.S. - Werksmedia/Getty Images While the National Park Service (NPS) saw more than 12 million visitors venture into Great Smoky ...