Hidden deep in the Great Smoky Mountains lies a forgotten ghost town of crumbling cabins and mountain trails that tell the story of a lost era in Tennessee.

All parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park will reopen and be fully operational thanks to leadership and money from a group of state and local leaders. The plan, which is expected to be ...

A retreat loved by affluent tourists is now "forever frozen in time", abandoned by all who frequented it. The destination of Elkmont in Tennessee was a favored destination for the rich for years, but ...

Elkmont, near the campground that shares its name in the Great Smoky Mountains, is often called a ghost town. But what visitors see today—restored cabins, stone ruins, and a few preserved community ...

The Great Smoky Mountains’ famous synchronous fireflies will reemerge soon and preparations are underway for a special event to allow a lucky few to see them in their natural habitat. The National ...

A day into the federal government shutdown, there is more clarity on what visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

Where to see fireflies this early summer is drawing attention as nature’s light show returns across the country. This summer’s firefly displays bring out rare syncs and glowing swamps that turn quiet ...

GATLINBURG, T.N. (FOX Carolina) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced the dates for its annual synchronous firefly viewing and the lottery for reservations. The firefly species ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Campers planning to spend time in the Great Smoky Mountains will soon have more locations where they can stake their tents. A spokesperson for the Great Smoky ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Every year in late May and early June, thousands gather to watch the spectacle of Photinus carolinus, a firefly species that flashes synchronously. The dates for the 2025 ...

Where to see fireflies this early summer is drawing attention as nature’s light show returns across the country. This summer’s firefly displays bring out rare syncs and glowing swamps that turn quiet ...

The lottery for the eight-night synchronous firelies event, running May 29-June 5, to open soon. Limited public access helps protect the fireflies and their habitat during mating season. The Great ...