The agency expects the park to be far busier than usual.

With parts of Little River Road closed beginning June 8, national park visitors might need detours to get to popular sites like Elkmont or Cades Cove.

Aggressive black bear activity has led to trail closures and safety warnings in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring. Recent incidents include bears chasing visitors, taking backpacks, and ...

The country's most-visited national park is full of natural wonders ‒ and tourists trekking to see them. This is a hidden gem ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has temporarily closed some trails due to "aggressive bear activity," and advised visitors to remain alert during their time in the park. Ramsey Cascades Trail ...

A trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is temporarily closed after a string of recent bear encounters. The National Park Service said it happened at Ramsey Cascades Trail in recent weeks.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WJW) – “Aggressive bear activity” has closed several trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Ramsey Cascades Trail remained closed after initially being shut down May ...

If you’ve ever laced up your hiking boots and set out on a trail, you know the magic of discovering a new path. But what really makes the experience unforgettable is the town you start from. Some ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is getting bigger thanks to a land transfer from the Foothills Land Conservancy. FLC is set to close on the “Oliver Tract,” a more than ...