Memories of Life in Cades Cove
Former residents of Cades Cove shared their experiences and their fondest memories of living there during the final day of the annual Winter Heritage Festival of the Smokies Sunday afternoon. >> Read Complete Article
Latest News
Latest news stories from around the Great Smoky Mountains.
Recent Heavy Rains Lead to Damage and Road Closures in Smoky Mountains
Heavy rains over the past few weeks continue to cause problems in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A 70-foot long pedestrian bridge near the entrance to the Chimney Tops Trail, was destroyed by high waters and will have to be completely replaced in order to allow access to the trail. An estimate for the
Reward Offered for Information on Vandals in the Smoky Mountains
The National Park Service is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalizing stone walls at the Sinks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Sinks is a roadside waterfall that attracts visitors throughout the year who want to view the 15-foot cascade. >> Read
Dark Skies Around the Smoky Mountains Disappearing
Although the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a protected expanse of land, all types of contamination — from air pollution to mercury contamination — manage to creep in. One of the more unusual suspects, but probably the most apparent, is light. >> Read Complete Article
Little Cataloochee Baptist Church
Built in 1889, the Little Cataloochee Baptist Church stands as a reminder of days gone by in the Great Smoky Mountains. Located 2.0 miles back the Little Cataloochee Trail, the small, white church sits atop a ridge off to the left of the trail. A tall belfry, which was added around 1914, still houses a
Spring Photography Workshop at Tremont Set for April 19-22
Nationally recognized nature photographer Bill Lea will once again be teaching the annual Spring Photography Workshop held at Tremont in the Great Smoky Mountains. The price of the workshop includes meals, lodging and instruction by a team of outstanding photography instructors. >> More Information
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Ober Gatlinburg has Rich History
It was a place to snow ski in the south. The Gatlinburg Ski Resort opened in 1962 as a private club but quickly opened to the public. It featured a lodge, some slopes, a rope tow. >> READ COMPLETE ARTICLE
Andrews Bald
Found primarily in the southern Appalachians, Balds are defined as ‘mountain summits or crests covered primarily by thick vegetation of native grasses or shrubs occurring in areas where heavy forest growth would be expected.’ Andrews Bald in the Great Smoky Mountains is one of two grassy balds maintained by the park service and at 5,920
Get a Behind the Scenes Look at the Great Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is beginning a new program that allows nearby residents, business people, teachers and community members to see the everyday workings of the national park. >> Read Complete Article
Newfound Gap Road Could be Repaired by Summer
The first phase of the repair work on the section of Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) that was damaged in a recent landslide began on January 28 and Park officials hope to have the road reopened by summer. The first phase consists of building an access road to the slide area, removing debris and stabilizing