Tucked into the woods just outside of the town of Gatlinburg, a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this ...

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Since August 2012, Garret K. Woodward has held the position of arts and entertainment editor for The Smoky Mountain News. In ...

On January 19, 2007, while heading toward rehearsals for the Broadway musical adaptation of 9 to 5, based on her 1980 comedy hit, Dolly Parton found herself riding around New York City in a limousine, ...

While the federal government shutdown has furloughed federal employees and canceled programs at national parks across the country, all programs and areas of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) ...

CAROL. THANK YOU JANE. THIS TIME OF YEAR, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HITS TOURISM SEASON STRIDE. BUT WITH THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UNDERWAY, ONE POPULAR NATIONAL PARK COULD PARTIALLY SHUT DOWN. OUR PEYTON ...

Ryan Lakes was last seen on Thursday, officials said. A 21-year-old man was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park after a multi-day search, according to the National Park Service. Ryan ...

Joro spiders are essentially harmless to humans and pets, but scientists are concerned about their impact on native species. Christina Butler via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 Planning a trip to Great Smoky ...

An invasive spider with a bite that feels similar to a bee sting has found its way into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the National Park Service. Joro spiders originated in East ...