A federal shutdown began Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass a funding deal by the Sept. 30 deadline. Travelers at Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport could face longer lines during a peak tourism ...

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

There are many things that can make hiking potentially risky, but one of the most dangerous Great Smoky Mountain trails has ...

The current plan, spearheaded by Sevier County, keeps the nation's most visited park operational through Nov. 2. It costs roughly $85,000 per day to keep the park open, with funds coming from local ...

Areas in Tennessee with 4,500- to 5,500-foot elevation are experiencing peak fall color in early October. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently fully open - at least through Oct. 10 - ...

Plein air” painting, French for “open air,” describes the practice of painting outdoors. The Smokies offer options from ...

The federal government shutdown means facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed, including Cades Cove, though some roads and trails will remain open. After failing to pass a ...

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.

What people driving through the country’s most-visited national park amid the shutdown need to know about roads, trails and ...

The state and local partners funding the reopening of Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the shutdown will keep the park open another 10 days.