Planning an trip into the Great Smoky Mountains? These gateway towns offer thrills, frills, and stunning views - just a short ...

Though Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole have been through a lot since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region, Christmas isn't canceled. If you want to get on one classic ...

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best reader polls once again, earning spots on three different lists for outdoor fun. Polls released May 22 include Best ...

The agreement to keep the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP) fully open and operational has been extended through Nov ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains fully operational through the end of the month during the federal government ...

From the first time he hiked in the Smoky Mountains, Carlos Campbell was an enthusiastic proponent of Great Smoky Mountains ...

Even as the federal government shutdown shows no sign of ending, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will continue to be ...