From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

The park lists Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 as "Red Diamond Days," when the Great Smoky Mountains ...

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WATE) — While the famous Laurel Falls Trail is closed and several other trails remain closed due to damage from Helene, there are still many wonderful things ...

The first waterfall I encountered was Grotto Falls ... here are a few tips to help you make the most of your Great Smoky Mountains adventure: Consider the time of the year when looking for ...

While most people assume the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in the U.S., that title actually belongs to the Blue Ridge Parkway. In 2023, the scenic byway that winds through ...

Park — From peaks to valleys, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has dozens of waterfalls and cascades flowing through its foggy trails. Some visitors flock to popular vistas like Grotto ...

If you're hiking in the Smokies this season, keep an eye (and an ear) out for snakes, particularly these venomous ones.

Vandals used cans of spray paint to deface ancient rock walls leading to Laurel Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the National Park Service. The 1.3-mile Laurel Falls ...

A summer fun-themed roundup of 10Best Readers Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's where.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are reminding visitors not to climb rocks near waterfalls after two hikers fell and were seriously injured on Wednesday.

Here are five waterfalls that anyone can access from the roadside, courtesy of Megan of smoky.mountain.soul on Instagram.. Located in Cashiers, this waterfall is extremely popular because of its ...