GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds, as well as other park roads. This is to protect against potential wildfires while the ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — More campgrounds, picnic areas and horse camps will be open in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just in time for the Labor Day weekend. Following guidance from the ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn (WATE) — From wildflowers to wildlife, spring is a great time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The season also marks many openings with the park. Below you can find ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer vehicle-free days on the Cades Cove Loop on Wednesdays starting in May. The popular Laurel Falls Trail has been closed for more than a year for ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Campers planning to spend time in the Great Smoky Mountains will soon have more locations where they can stake their tents. A spokesperson for the Great Smoky ...

This story has been updated to include information about roads reopening. Roads through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have reopened after a snowstorm, while other areas of the park are ...

All visitors centers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have reopened, the park announced in an Oct. 4 Facebook post, but some roads, campgrounds, trails and areas of the park are still closed ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — More campgrounds, picnic areas and horse camps will be open in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just in time for the Labor Day weekend. Following guidance from the ...