The National Park Service said on Thursday it had implemented a burn ban on both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of ...

National Park Service morale is “as low as it's ever been” amid abrupt staffing cuts, a former Smokies staffer said.

Fires inside America's most visited national park have been banned until further notice, a Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers 522,427 acres evenly split between Tennessee and North Carolina, the National Park ...

Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service is banning all campfires and charcoal ...

"Celebrations in the park can be fun, but please leave the confetti at home!" The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service said.

National parks saw a record-breaking 331.8 million visitors in the last year, a 2% increase from the previous year. Great ...

Strong winds and dry conditions prompted the National Park Service on Saturday to ban campfires and charcoal use until ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As high winds move through East Tennessee, several roads within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are temporarily closed. Storm Team 6 is continuing to monitor ...

Twelve Great Smoky Mountains National Park employees have reportedly been fired amid federal layoffs. More National Park Service firings are expected and could affect positions providing visitor ...

In late 2024, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 407 acres that will protect ridge lines from being developed along Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Haywood County ...