Visitors have questions about the country’s most-visited national park amid the government shutdown. Here’s what’s open and ...

The national park will remain mostly open to visitors despite the government shutdown, but visitors might notice cuts to some programs or services.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open through the holidays despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, ...

Funding has been scaled back to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway facilities open with ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain fully open and operational through Nov. 2 amid the federal government ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a bucket list for many, as evidenced by the 13.3 million visitors to the park in 2023. Those who live nearby get to visit more often, of course. But if you ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park often ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads due to the red flag warning. The red flag warning is due to the ...

Local and state government organizations in Tennessee are paying $80,000 a week to keep the park open through Jan. 4.

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website.

UPDATE: Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its Sugarlands and Oconaluftee visitor centers will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 17. However, Cades Cove, Twin Creeks and Tremont remain closed due to weather ...