Latest news stories from around the Great Smoky Mountains.
In an effort to protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park forest from disease-carrying pests, park officials have proposed a new regulation that would prohibit campers from bringing firewood into the park unless it’s certified. If passed, the new regulation would only allow visitors to bring in firewood that has been heat-treated and bundled with
During his thirty years tracking lost souls through the Smokies and beyond McCarter rescued twenty-six people, many of them children. These days he’s still in the mountains, often thinking about those he found—and the few he didn’t. The last lost boy he found was named Phillip Roman. Phillip, who was ten years old, had wandered away from
If you’re looking to escape the frequent traffic jams that you’ll encounter at Cades Cove, or if you’re just looking for a peaceful drive through the woods, Rich Mountain Road fits the bill. Rich Mountain Road is an 8-mile, one-way, gravel road that provides stunning views down into Cades Cove. The road heads north from
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the next full-scale, Trails Forever restoration will begin on Alum Cave Trail in 2015. The Trails Forever crew will focus restoration efforts on several targeted locations along the 5-mile trail to improve visitor safety and stabilize eroding trail sections. The restoration work will require temporary trail closures
Memphis native Cassius Cash has been named as the new superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park by National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin. Cash is currently superintendent for Boston National Historical Park and Boston African American National Historic Site. He will assume his new post in February. “We are excited to have
As the Autumn colors descend upon the Great Smoky Mountains, throughout the month of October we’ll be sharing great spots to view the Fall colors in the park. Some may be popular and highly-visited locations while others may be less well-known. Today’s spot is the Noah “Bud” Ogle Cabin. Located on Airport Road near the
New York, Paris and Milan all have their fashion weeks scheduled to the minute months in advance, but the annual fashion week for Tennessee forests can be much less predictable. Everyone wants to know when will be the best time to view autumn’s big show, but leaf color predictions can be quite tricky says Wayne
The man who pleaded guilty to stabbing and raping a woman the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will spend the next 27 years behind bars. William Earl Seevers, 48, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder and one count of aggravated sexual abuse by force in April. On Thursday, he was sentenced to 324
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate the 98th birthday of the National Park Service on Monday, August 25. Park visitors are encouraged to participate in one of the many ranger-led programs at park visitor centers or enjoy exploring the park along a scenic roadway, trail, or river. >> Read Complete Article
(WBIR.com) A family in East Tennessee had to deal with a peculiar car break-in during a recent vacation. But, the culprit, wasn’t your typical two-legged criminal…it was a small bear. A family staying at a chalet in Gatlinburg this weekend sent us video of the encounter. They said before they started filming a bear got
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