Tuesday, April 28, 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?

Park’s New Parking, Camping Fees Raise $10M in First Year

The new parking tag system at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is bringing in a lot of cash

11.8 Mountain Bike Trail System Moves Ahead

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is looking to add an exciting new way to travel through the park.

Explorer, 78, Backpacks Around the World

Celebrating Black History Month by highlighting J.R. Harris, who has traveled to nearly all the national parks in the United States.

Most Visited National Park to Charge for All Parking

The fee goes into effect March 1st for any vehicles parking longer than 15 minutes at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Illegal Parking Plagues Crowded Trailheads

Boulders, fencing, and wooden bollards are being installed to block people from illegally parking along the roads at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Relocated Bear Makes 1,000-Mile Trek Back to Campsite

A determined black bear traveled 1,000 miles across four states to get back home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.