GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’re planning a hike around New Year’s Day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of its most popular trails will be closing during the first week of January ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The National Park Service is moving ahead with a plan to improve the visitor experience at one of the most popular trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of the most popular hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays through November 17 as part of a trail rehabilitation project gets ...

The National Park Service will begin a major rehabilitation on Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail will close for 18 months starting ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park Service said Wednesday leaders are taking steps to improve one of the most popular trails in the Great Smoky Mountains — Laurel Falls Trail.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — From peaks to valleys, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has dozens of waterfalls and cascades flowing through its foggy trails. Some visitors flock to popular ...

Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is expected to close for at least 18 months beginning sometime in 2024. The trail will undergo improvements ...

America's most visited national park doesn't have entrance fees, but it will begin charging parking fees and requiring reservations at one of its most popular spots next month. Parking reservations ...

Note: As of Jan. 6, 2025, this trail is currently closed for rehabilitation work. It's expected to reopen sometime in summer 2026. Check the park's website for up-to-date details and suggestions for ...