The National Guard rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Wednesday, according to a news release ...

The crew left their base from McGhee Tyson Airport and flew to Derick Knob Shelter to help a hiker who had been injured.

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

The country is full of breathtaking state and national parks that give adventurers, amateur enthusiasts and experienced ...

The National Park Service will start taking applications May 2 to enter the lottery for a pass to see synchronous fireflies' ...

What started as a small roadside attraction in 1961—a simple train ride through the foothills of the Great Smoky ...

The highly competitive lottery for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's annual synchronous firefly viewing event will ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park prevailed as most popular both statewide and nationally. Here's how Tennessee's other National Parks fared. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword ...

The synchronous fireflies will arrive right on time despite some program disruptions at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But lucky lottery winners who get the chance to see them should expect some ...

The weather is finally warming up and hiking season will soon be at its peak in East Tennessee. The region has so much to offer: the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

The weather is finally warming up and hiking season will soon be at its peak in East Tennessee. The region has so much to offer: The natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...