Long before Hurricane Helene hit the Smokies, the National Park Service already knew the visitation count for 2024 would be lower than previous years.

The many hours contributed by volunteers to Great Smoky Mountains National Park help things keep moving and run efficiently.

After years of vacationing in the Smokies, Scott and Jayne Young had ... They pick up litter, do trail work, protect elk, serve as campground hosts, maintain park facilities, collect data on ...

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

Here are some ideas for the best places to stay for your trip to the Smokies: Most of the area's campgrounds feature fire rings, picnic areas or playgrounds. Some will also have a swimming pool ...