The mountains are sometimes called the “Smokies” and are best known as the home of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park hikers looking to explore Laurel Falls Trail will have to find another option over the next year and a half. The popular trail will close in January for major ...

The Kilauea Visitor Center is closing on Feb. 17 for a project that could take up to two years to complete. The national park ...

The National ... of Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” said Acting Superintendent Boone Vandzura. “The rehabilitation will provide for greater safety and an enhanced visitor experience.

While Laurel Falls will be closed during this time, the National Park Service encourages visitors to the area to explore one ...

National Park Service photo The most popular trail in Great Smoky ... to the Cove Mountain area. ... By the early 1960s, Laurel Falls had become a popular hiking destination for visitors and ...