Smoky Mountain ice curls, whorls, tufts, feathers and mounds—all forms that natural ice can take on the ground under the right conditions. In a[Read More >>]
New Year Black-eyed Peas And Greens Recipe. What is behind the Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Years[Read More >>]
Smoky Mountain Long Cold full moon is on the rise!
Smoky Mountain Long Cold Full Moon is on the rise! The final full moon for 2020 will appe[Read More >>]
Smoky Mountain Hellbenders are the largest aquatic salamanders in the national park. You may recognize the Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganien[Read More >>]
Dolly Parton donates one million dollars to battle Covid 19.
Dolly Parton Corona Virus Cure Donation. Smoky Mountain icon, Dolly Parton help[Read More >>]
Grotto Falls is one of the many highlights of Trillium Gap trail!
Trillium Gap Trail Opens after two years of rehabilitation.
Great Smoky[Read More >>]
Bear Necessities 2020 from our den to yours.
Bear Necessities Event Scheduled for Tuesday December 1, 2020. Get in the holiday spirit on Giv[Read More >>]
Rock slide closes section of Blue Ridge Parkway.
Rock Slide Closes Section Of Blue Ridge Parkway.
A rock slide closed more than 20 miles [Read More >>]
Smoky Mountains Fall Red Beauty Mountain Ash! Who wouldn’t love a beautiful ornamental tree, not too large or too small, with an abundance of [Read More >>]
Smoky Mountain service days volunteers needed!
GSMNP Fall Volunteer Service Days Scheduled. Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the [Read More >>]
Wears Valley bike trail proposal under review.
GSMNP Wears Valley Bike Trail Under Review. Park officials announce Wears Valley Bike Trail E[Read More >>]
The iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle is the setting for the 2020 New Years Eve celebration!
Gatlinburg New Years Eve Ball Drop and fireworks s[Read More >>]
Cataloochee is a tucked-away destination and its special beauty offers an appeal to all interests and ages. Bring blankets or folding chairs and[Read More >>]
The Appalachian Bear Rescue Bearly 5K will virtually be fun for the entire famil!
Bearly 5K Virtual Race Scheduled for Saturday, October 31,[Read More >>]