Planning an trip into the Great Smoky Mountains? These gateway towns offer thrills, frills, and stunning views - just a short hop away from the national park.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain fully open and operational through Nov. 2 amid the federal government ...

While other national parks are closed as the government shutdown drags on, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open - at ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park often ...

Despite the government shutdown, a local coalition is keeping the Smokies open, letting “Walking Tom” Riley continue the ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads due to the red flag warning. The red flag warning is due to the ...

From Yosemite to Denali, trade summer crowds for a winter wonderland at these breathtaking U.S. national parks.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Update (Nov. 21): The Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened several roads and campgrounds Tuesday evening after winds died down and some much-needed rain ...

This story has been updated to include information about roads that are now open. Newfound Gap Road/US 441 between Gatlinburg and Cherokee is back open after Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed ...

UPDATE: Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its Sugarlands and Oconaluftee visitor centers will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 17. However, Cades Cove, Twin Creeks and Tremont remain closed due to weather ...