KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Friends of the Smokies, a nonprofit organization, are hosting several guided hikes across Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The hikes will be a chance to learn more about ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — One hundred years of hiking, education, volunteering and conservation in the Great Smoky Mountains started on an October day in 1924. Twenty hikers from the ...

Multigenerational road trips have gained popularity, with families reimagining their holiday traditions to find new adventures — including visiting national parks.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In the latest edition of WATE’s Smoky Mountain Minute, experts with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park spoke about trail-thru hikers along the Appalachian Trail.

When the federal government shut down at midnight Oct. 1, there were a lot of questions, especially for Western North ...

Depending on where you're headed for leaf-peeping in East Tennessee, the "best" time to see fall color will vary. The region has diverse elevations, so the times of peak fall color will vary.

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Great Smoky Mountain National Park and its partners have announced the expansion of adaptive ranger-led programs in 2024. The ranger-led programs are designed for visitors ...

Trailhead parking lots like the one used for the popular Mount LeConte hike were full Oct. 7, leading some visitors to park ...

Hiking the wilderness comes with risks and, among America's stunning natural parks, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...