Fall foliage is coming out across the Smokies, and even with the on-going government shutdown, the park remains open to ...

The centerpiece attraction is obviously Santa himself, holding court in his workshop like the CEO of Goodwill he is. Meeting the big guy in person when it’s 85 degrees outside creates a surreal ...

Bryson City, North Carolina sits quietly in the Great Smoky Mountains, offering postcard-worthy views while somehow flying under the radar of the tourist masses. While nearby destinations get swamped ...

With the National Park Service website left unattended, TheTravel has created a list of national park closures due to the U.S. government shutdown.

Around 4.7 million visitors spent $732.2 million in the communities surrounding the North Carolina coast’s five National Park ...

While other national parks are closed as the government shutdown drags on, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open - at ...

The current plan, spearheaded by Sevier County, keeps the nation's most visited park operational through Nov. 2. It costs roughly $85,000 per day to keep the park open, with funds coming from local ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain fully open and operational through Nov. 2 amid the federal government ...