Trailhead parking lots like the one used for the popular Mount LeConte hike were full Oct. 7, leading some visitors to park on the side of the road.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a popular destination in western North Carolina, is facing a partial closure due to the ongoing government shutdown, which could disrupt the region's tourism ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a popular destination in western North Carolina, is facing a partial closure due to the ongoing government shutdown, which could disrupt the region's tourism ...

North Carolina has a well-earned reputation for outstanding fried chicken, and these buffets are a big reason why. Known for ...

Asheville federal union workers warn that the government shutdown and threats of cuts further undermine employee morale and ...

A government shutdown triggering the furlough of about two-thirds of National Park Service employees across the country.

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to fully reopen as the federal government shutdown continues.

Tucked away in Western North Carolina, Cherokee provides unparalleled access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With ...

Tucked away in Western North Carolina, Cherokee provides unparalleled access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With more than 520,000 acres of dense forest and its location near the start of the ...

Discover North Carolina biscuit joints still baking the old-fashioned way with lard, love, and 1950s tradition — flaky, ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail are mostly open, but visitors should expect changes.

Some services will be limited during the government shutdown, the National Park Service says. But NC tourism officials urge ...