Long before Hurricane Helene hit the Smokies, the National Park Service already knew the visitation count for 2024 would be lower than previous years.

The Smoky Mountains ... as the Great Smokies. Boosters published a promotional booklet with photographs by George Masa and text by Horace Kephart. In 1926, with the support of National Park ...

The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains ... park is open daily year-round, some visitor centers, campgrounds and historic attractions close during the winter months. Data sourced from the ...

During peak season, the popular national park has 10 to 12 "Volunteers in Park" on its roster for every one National Park Service employee.

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National Park Service photo 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 ...

The park encourages the public to bring historic photos of old homesites, hand drawn maps or other documents that will help the park identify these locations. Several additional volunteers who are ...