In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Abrams Falls is known for its voluminous water flow, especially after a rain. The hike to Abrams Falls is a moderate 5-mile round trip ...

“Laurel Falls Trail is a beloved feature of Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” acting park Superintendent Boone Vandzura said in a statement. “The rehabilitation will provide for greater ...

Vandals used cans of spray paint to deface ancient rock walls leading to Laurel Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the National Park Service. The 1.3-mile Laurel Falls ...

After nearly three years, the popular 4-mile trail to Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s tallest waterfall is fully open.

The most popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closing and won’t reopen until mid-2026, according to the National Park Service. Laurel Falls Trail attracts as many as 375,000 ...

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

The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

Named for a Cherokee chief whose village once occupied a spot alongside the creek, Abrams Falls is small, but mighty. While the falls are only 20 feet high, they pump out a large volume of water ...

Named for the mountain laurel (an evergreen shrub) that blooms throughout the park, Laurel Falls is one of the most popular trails in the park. The path has an upper and a lower section ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over ... snowy mountaintops and waterfalls dripping with crystal-clear icicles,” Barak said. Hikers are usually ...