The 7th annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return to Townsend on Saturday, Aug. 16 with family ...

Tennessee is arguably overshadowed when it comes to being a state full of scenic beauty, but this breathtaking lake in the ...

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For a more immersive nature experience, Maryville’s proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park means world-class hiking is just a short drive away. The Townsend entrance to the park – known ...

There have been three separate incidents of visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park feeding bears over the last ...

Sevier County leaders said Newfound Gap Road's closure "threatens to significantly impact tourism revenue" during the busy ...

Rangers at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are pleading with visitors to stop feeding the bears. After three reported incidents in just the last week, the National Park Service put out a press ...

Planning a family getaway isn’t always simple, especially when kids are involved. You need a destination that balances ...

Someone visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was cited this week for feeding a mother bear and her cubs.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff have seen an uptick in visitors feeding bears, with three incidents in the past ...

Rockefeller made a crucial donation for the park's founding though he had never been to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials warn that feeding bears is illegal and dangerous, reminding visitors of the ...