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Tick Safety Tips! Ticks and what you need to know to stay safe! It is that time of year in the Smoky Mountains. Summertime and outdoor activitie[Read More >>]

These hikes to Mount LeConte are worth the effort! Five best hikes to Mount LeConte. LeConte Lodge is the only overnight lodging, [Read More >>]

Laurel Falls Access Fee Proposed. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking public input on the Laurel Falls Trail Congestion Manageme[Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain shuttle opportunities for Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Wednesdays. Shuttles begin July 7, 2021 and will run through September 1, [Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain bear attack! Smoky Mountain Bear Attack. Great Smoky Mountain National Park officials have closed backcountry campsite 29 in [Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain Strawberry Moon is on the rise! Smoky Mountain Strawberry Moon is on the rise! This first full moon of summer 2021[Read More >>]

Hike Naked Day! That is right, June 21st is the official international hike naked day! The free and easy event is often a rite of pass[Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain Cicadas. What's all the buzz about? A rare natural history event is unfolding right now! This month through mid-July, bi[Read More >>]

Lights, Camera, Action! Appalachian Bear Rescue double your donation campaign! Now's the chance to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION impact and give you[Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain road closures set to snarl traffic. Smoky Mountain Road work Scheduled. Smoky Mountain road crews will close single north and[Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain Volunteer Opportunities in May and June of 2021. Park staff are hosting several volunteer workdays on trails throughout the [Read More >>]

Abrams Falls Trail Rehabilitation Begins. National Park officials announced that a Trails Forever rehabilitation project in Cades Cove will[Read More >>]

Greenbrier Open To Public. Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers announced the Greenbrier area of GSMNP reopened to all pub[Read More >>]

Rainbow Falls Trail Closed for Bridge Replacement.  Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials will temporarily close Rainbow Falls Trai[Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain Tamale recipe. Homemade tamales are always a Smoky Mountain special event! Did you know that the Smoky Mountains are on the [Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain synchronous firefly dates announced. Great Smoky Mountain Synchronous Firefly Lottery will begin Friday, April, 30 2021 at 10[Read More >>]

The Pigeon River gorge interstate wildlife crossing will provide safe passage for bear, elk and their furry friends! Smoky Mountain Intersta[Read More >>]

The Cades Cove car ban will allow walkers, runners and bikers an opportunity to enjoy the Cove without the congestion and noise of cars. Cad[Read More >>]

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Nudist Colony Bares All. Great Smoky Mountain officials announce the grand opening of the new Cades Cov[Read More >>]

Smoky Mountain Earth Day Trash Pick Up will be held on Earth Day, April 22, 2021. This year Earth day reminds us to take care of and apprec[Read More >>]