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'A storyteller. A tour guide. A naturalist.' | Expert tracker, author and retired park ranger, Dwight McCarter dies at 80

Dwight McCarter, celebrated tracker and rescuer of more than 26 people in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, passed ...
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This Beautiful Tennessee Lake Is A Gem In The Foothills Of The Great Smoky Mountains

Tennessee is arguably overshadowed when it comes to being a state full of scenic beauty, but this breathtaking lake in the ...

Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival returning to Townsend on Saturday

The 7th annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return to Townsend on Saturday, Aug. 16 with family ...

The 10 Most Beautiful Places In The Great Smoky Mountains

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

Sevier Co. leaders ask Sen. Blackburn for help to speed up reopening of Newfound Gap Road

Sevier County leaders said Newfound Gap Road's closure "threatens to significantly impact tourism revenue" during the busy ...
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This Underrated Destination In North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains Is A Low-Key Locale Perfect For Fishing

If you're dreaming of a nature-fulled getaway in the Great Smoky Mountains, check out this spot in Western North Carolina that's perfect for fishing.

Log Cabin-Style Mansion Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains Hits the Auction Block-With Exclusive Extras

Set in the frosted Tennessee foothills, a three-level home-set on land that has subdivision potential-is set to be auctioned ...

Steam train excursion through Smoky Mountains

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train ...