This story was updated to add new information. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. − The highest peak in the sprawling Great Smoky Mountains National Park is dropping the name of a Confederate general in favor of ...

The cause of a wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park first reported Aug. 26 has been identified by fire officials and investigators, according to a recent news release. On the ...

With the fall season upon us, people are planning trips to see the foliage around the United States. One of the most popular destinations to do so in the countr ...

Hiking to Clingmans Dome offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains, best enjoyed ... flock to this trail to ...

Elkmont Ghost Town: Abandoned spot in the Smoky Mountains perfect for a bone-chilling photo opportunity. Spook-o-Meter: 3/10.

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted Wednesday to officially change the name of the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park back to its Cherokee name. The Eastern Band of Cherokee ...

Situated just west of town near Wear Farm City Park, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a thrilling and scenic ride for adventure travelers of all ages. The coaster is the longest of its kind in ...

The highest peak at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is officially reverting to its Cherokee name more than 150 years ...

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina ... The local chamber of commerce would later use his photos to promote the region. Masa's love of the mountains brought him into contact with Horace Kephart ...

Also known as notches or passes, gaps are the low points in a mountain ridge. Newfound Gap, which sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet, is the lowest drivable pass in the park. Scenic, roughly 30-mi ...

America’s most visited national park is undergoing a name change. The highest peak at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the Tennessee-North Carolina border, is officially reverting to its ...