A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.

Just four rangers bear the responsibility of patrolling 850 miles of hiking trails and monitoring more than 100 backcountry ...

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The opposite is true. There’s a reason it’s so popular: This spectacular ...

Abrams Falls Trail and trailhead parking lot will close June 16 through June 18 for maintenance. Visitors will not have access to the falls from any trail during the closure. Alternate trails to hike ...

The North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was hardest hit by Helene and continues to recover from historic flooding. Most campgrounds and trails are now open, but remaining Helene ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — A popular trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will temporarily close for maintenance this week. The National Park Service will close its Abrams Falls ...

Planned controlled burn operations are expected to occur in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jan. 7 and 8. The operations could cause temporary closures of roads and trails.

What better spot to enjoy Tennessee's stunning fall colors than Great Smoky Mountains National Park? As the trees begin to change color and leaf peeping season comes into its prime, the national park ...

Visitors won't be able to access a popular waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for three days in June due to trail maintenance. Abrams Falls Trail and trailhead parking lot will close ...