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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Seeking Help Locating Missing Person

Aug 1, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Fall Foliage Train Ride (2026)

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) at Bryson City is the high-volume way to ride it: full-size scenic excursions through gorge and river scenery, steam on select products, a...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Elk Reintroduction

This year marks 25 years since elk were reintroduced to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Gatlinburg: Your Gateway to 800+ Miles of Adventure 

Some places are simply a stop along the way. Gatlinburg is the beginning of the adventure.  Nestled at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg serves as the...

Search Continues For Missing Man After Vehicle Found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

East Tennessee State Parks

With Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our backyard it can be easy to overlook some of the wonderful state parks right on our doorstep. They offer hiking, mountain biking, […]...

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The Best Ways to Plan a Camping Trip in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg sits right at the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so you’re not just visiting a mountain town you’re stepping into one of the most loved outdoor areas in th...

Missing Man Located Safely After Multi-Day Search In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Jul 19, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: Complete 2026 Scenic Train Guide

This 2026 guide covers the main Nantahala Gorge and Tuckasegee River style excursions, classes of service, peak seasons, and tips for pairing the train with a Smokies vacation.

The Most Beautiful National Park Right Now Isn’t Yellowstone or Yosemite

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mourns The Loss of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, the country music legend and East Tennessee native who became one of the most beloved figures in American culture, has died at age 80. Dolly died peacefully in Nashvi...

Evacuations Underway As Wildfire Threatens Structures in Mount Rainier National Park

Firefighters are employing direct suppression and confinement strategies using engines, hand crews and aircraft to protect life, property, and natural and cultural resources.

Keeping up appearances at the National Parks

  On Aug. 10, the Facebook account for Yosemite National Park posted an item labeled “The numbers are in!” It contained a brief list of statistics related to Yosemite’s 2026 visito...

Shenandoah National Park Issues Air Quality Warning

Officials in Shenandoah National Park issued an air quality warning late yesterday, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires that continues to spread across the Northeast and Mid-Atlan...

Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home. She spent her life elevating an often-overlooked region to showcase what long in...

Fall Is Closer Than You Think: 5 National Parks to Book for Leaf Peeping Today

Aug 19, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad THE POLAR EXPRESSâ„¢ Train Ride (2026)

2026 GSMR Polar Express in Bryson City—Nov. 6 to Jan. 3, ~1¼ hour ride, Coach to First Class, cocoa, Santa, silver bell. Book early.

Traveling to the Smokies: A Guide to an Unforgettable Mountain Escape

Traveling to the Smokies? Discover free Gatlinburg attractions, scenic drives, family adventures, local food, and tips for an unforgettable mountain escape.

Tornado spotted near Six Mile Mountain in Tennessee

Incredible video posted to social media shows a rare sight in the Great Smoky Mountains, a possible tornado. The post Tornado spotted near Six Mile Mountain in Tennessee appeared f...

Townsend: A Guide To The Peaceful Side Of The Smokies

You won’t find big crowds, fast food chains or major attractions here. (Head west if you’re looking for those things.) Townsend — located in Blount County — is a glimpse […] The po...

Wildfire Reaches 815 Acres In Everglades National Park As Firefighters Continue Containment Efforts

35 Photos of the Best National Parks to See Vivid Fall Colors

If you're not visiting these National Parks in the fall, you're really missing out. Continue reading…

5 Legendary National Parks for Unmatched Backcountry Ski Descents