The federal government shutdown means most roads and trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open but some services visitors expect will not be available. One of the most important ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open to visitors amid the shutdown. But the popular scenic loop will temporarily close for an annual race.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Starting in mid-June, National Park Service officials are setting aside days for bicyclists and pedestrians to experience Cades Cove Loop Road without motor vehicles. On June 18, ...

The Smokies could be a little smoky for the first week of February. But it's no cause for concern. Planned controlled burn operations are expected to occur in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky ...