A 73-year-old missing hiker was found deceased in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, the National Park Service announced. Ann Houghton was found dead on Sunday after being ...

The most popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closing and won’t reopen until mid-2026, according to the National Park Service. Laurel Falls Trail attracts as many as 375,000 ...

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife. World-renowned for its biodiversity, the beauty ...

A missing 73-year-old hiker from North Carolina was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, park officials said. Ann Houghton was found on Sunday about a quarter mile ...

Watch as mountain ... loop map is free and available at visitor centers, many hotels and restaurants, and at shops and galleries along the route. For more information, visit the Great Smoky ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park ...