Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 407 acres in Haywood County to conserve land for wildlife, clean water ...

Friends of the Smokies President and CEO Dana Soehn gave a presentation on the work the Friends group does to support Great ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A celebration of the area’s rich history and diversity is free this week in Pigeon Forge! The ...

At the end of 2024, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 407 acres on the eastern edge of Great Smoky ...

The giant salamanders spend most of their lives nearly invisible under rocks in streams, which has made it difficult to monitor their populations.

The Smoky Mountains have long been a cherished destination for travelers who seek an escape into the wild Known for their breathtaking vistas lush biodiversity and serene atmosphere they offer an unma ...

PIGEON FORGE — Wilderness Wildlife Week kicks off next Tuesday, Jan. 28 offering free classes, programs, hikes and other ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking help to identify and document former homesite locations within the park. Volunteer-In-Park Frank March, in conjunction with Park Archeologist Allison ...

By now, the story of Hurricane Helene is a tragically familiar one: the endless rain, the swollen rivers, the angry water ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking the public to come forward with historic documents that could help identify ...

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 ...

It is estimated that more than 2,400 former homesites can be found in the park. 70% of these homesites have been identified, but more remain.