Saturday, April 25, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Bighorn Sheep Hauled by Helicopter to Protect Populations

The Jackson herd has been living in the Grand Teton National Park area since the last ice age.

VIDEO: Man Rescued After Becoming Trapped in Quicksand in Zion National Park

Austin Dirks was hiking through Courthouse Wash when his leg broke through the sand, up to his ankle. The other foot got stuck up to the knee. 

900 Acres of Land Near Park Returned in Historic Land Deal

A Native American tribe that was displaced 175 years ago when Yosemite National Park was created is getting 900 acres of their land returned to them. 

Extremely Rare Lake Forms in One of the Driest Spots on Earth

Record November rainfall in Death Valley has allowed Lake Manly to reappear.

Betty Kellenberger, 80, is Oldest Woman to Complete Grueling Trail

Can we be like Betty Kellenberger when we grow up?

Rangers Use Backhoe to Rescue Black Bear on Side of Road

Park rangers broke out a backhoe to rescue a black bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Park Rangers Ask for Help to Find Invasive Spiders

Big Joro spiders are creeping into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Most Visited National Park was Dedicated 85 Years Ago

Today, it’s by far the most visited national park in the United States with more than 12 million visitors in 2024 alone.

Park Urges Visitors: Stop Feeding the Bears!

In just the past week, there have been three reports of visitors intentionally feeding the black bears at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

These are the Most Visited National Parks in 2024

A spectacular red cliff canyon moved up in the rankings, while a Montana park cracked the top 10.

Longtime Park Volunteer Found Dead Near Trail

Missing hiker Ann Houghton, age 73, was found deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park,