Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular ... Appalachian Trail Read more about 10 Parks Getting a Boost Through the Great American Outdoors Act Read more about Great ...

The country’s most-visited national park had its lowest number of visits since 2018. The drop can't be attributed entirely to ...

At the suggestion of a New York publicity firm, the group called itself the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association. Soon, the mountains themselves were referred to as the Great Smokies.

The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the summer ... Fall is one of the most popular seasons for visitors. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy warm days in the 70s and 80s in ...

The park encourages the public to bring historic photos of old homesites, hand drawn maps or other documents that will help the park identify these locations. Several additional volunteers who are ...