Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Newfound Gap Road/U.S. Route 441 closed on August 2 after a heavy rainfall washed away a ...

A portion of Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed until early October after heavy rainfall earlier this month caused part of it to be washed out.

The major route through the most popular national park - closed after a washout damaged the road - should reopen for ...

The National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration are continuing work towards emergency repairs following a ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed on the Tennessee side ...

Conservation and science agencies are hiring for some positions despite the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the ...

The biggest of the elk roaming Great Smoky Mountains National Park can weigh up to 900 pounds, yet they’re masters at hiding when the mood strikes. Proof of their ability was shared Aug. 7 on Facebook ...

The Trump administration has cut staff by more than 24% at the National Park Service since January. Republicans in Congress ...

Mount Mitchell State Park is a great alternative. This protected area is home to the highest peak in North Carolina, meaning ...

Shutterstock Tsali’s Sacrifice Saved the Eastern Cherokee Nation Deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you can ...

There are more than 250 waterfalls in North Carolina, but these are highly accessible. Check out some must-visit stops for fun and adventure.

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 ...