Latest news stories from around the Great Smoky Mountains.
Reports say a man was found dead around 3:00 am Sunday morning inside the Smokemont Baptist Church. The historic church is located near the Cherokee entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The FBI is currently investigating the case and they say evidence is being examined to determine the cause of the death.
Below is a short interview with the Smoky Mountain Angler, a fly fishing service based in Gatlinburg, TN. If you’re looking to give fly fishing a try during your next trip to the Smokies be sure and give them a call… 1) Can you give everyone a brief background on your business and
Officials at Great Smoky Mountains National Park have announced that Clingmans Dome Road will be opening this weekend beginning Friday, March 27 if weather permits. Recent warm weather has allowed park crews to prepare the road and facilities for its spring opening a few days ahead of schedule. The 7-mile road leading to Clingmans Dome
There are numerous supernatural legends originating in the Great Smoky Mountains. And there are many places in the park that can send a chill down your spine if you’re in wrong place at the wrong time. Probably the spookiest area in the Smokies is on Lake Fontana along the Norton Creek Trail. There are supposedly
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual five-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park consisting of a variety of wildflower, fauna, and natural history walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and indoor seminars. Most programs are outdoors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while indoor offerings are held in various venues throughout Gatlinburg, TN.
There are many historic pioneer structures remaining in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and most of them are well known and heavily visited. One lonely cabin remains somewhat hidden however and is a bit of a secret from many of the millions of visitors to the Great Smokies. This wonderful treasure is known as
The Great Smoky Mountains contain an abundance of spectacular waterfalls that are well worth the time and effort required to visit them. Below are five of our favorite waterfalls in no particular order. If you haven’t yet make the trek to these spots yet then make plans to do so on your next trip to
Every stream in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open to fishing for the first time since 1934. Different streams have been unavailable to the public on and off since the park opened in 1934, and a recent reopening of 8.5 miles of Lynn Camp Prong was the last to be closed. The prong
All of the snow in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has kept some tourists away but the ones WATE 6 On Your Side spoke with Wednesday say they love seeing the park look like a winter wonderland.
This gorgeous cascade is located near the parking area at the end of the Tremont road. As you walk across the bridge just look down to your left and you can’t miss it. It’s beautiful anytime of the year.
