They’ve been spreading ever since, and on Oct. 17, Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro sighting.

Although it’s still difficult to determine the total income Helene cost the gateway towns, when we consider that Great Smoky Mountains visitors spent about $2.1 billion in local towns in 2022 and ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Hundreds of thousands of dollars is now in the hands of the non-profit supporter of Great Smoky ...

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

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Every penny counts, so here are nine budget-friendly national parks where you can enjoy America's natural beauty without breaking the bank. These parks offer various ways to save money, including free ...

At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

An 11-mile section of the road opened Wednesday near Asheville, between U.S. 70 and N.C. 191 near the N.C. Arboretum. That ...

From a small town full of seasonal fun to a mountain getaway with its own Polar Express, here's where to spend winter in ...

In the Smoky Mountains, I found myself unable to imagine a future in which Trump would not win the election. The sheer volume ...

Right now is prime leaf-peeping season in the Smokies. Take a look at our photos of the colorful trees in the national park.

Drivers can once again enjoy the scenic views on Foothills Parkway East. But some areas in the county’s most-visited national ...