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Since armadillos were first spotted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2019, 9 park sightings have been reported through the iNaturalist app.
This swaying movement, combined with the clickety-clack of wheels on rails, creates a natural lullaby that can actually lower your blood pressure and reduce cortisol levels – though you don’t need a ...
Part of the major road through Great Smoky Mountains National Park remained closed days after heavy rain caused a landslide.
The National Park Service posted the important visitors report. The abandoned location was found in the Badlands Wilderness Area. The National Park Service reminded visitors that leaving such sites ...
Arriba Capital has arranged a $40 million construction loan for a Marriot-branded hotel in downtown Gatlinburg. Dubbed The Scoundrel, the hotel will act as the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains ...
Celebrate National Aerial Tramway Day in the heart of the Smoky Mountains with a free ride on the newly rebranded Gatlinburg Tram on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. One ...
Get to know the three current National Lakeshores of America. Plan your trip and discover why each of these U.S. lakeshores ...
The National Park Service is not just focused on helping people enjoy the outdoors, but also on conserving wild places.
Newfound Gap Road, also known as US 441, has closed on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park because ...
One of North Carolina’s most iconic drives was just recognized as one of the best road trips in the country. Travel + Leisure ...
The National Park Service has closed US441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park between Sugarlands and Newfound Gap until further notice due to road damage suffered during Friday's ...
Don’t let August slip away without a visit to one of America’s national parks. On Monday, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to celebrate the Great American Outdoors Act.