A lottery for tickets to the 2026 synchronous firefly viewing event in the Great Smoky Mountains opens in mid-April. The park ...

Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park responded to three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail this past weekend, including two encounters in which a bear approached visitors and to ...

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.

The yearly lottery for synchronous firefly viewing opportunities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will open soon, viewing dates announced.

Officials at an iconic national park have closed multiple popular trails to due incidents involving aggressive bears. Rangers ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly event at Elkmont from May 20-27. A lottery ...

Rangers have temporarily closed a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after several bear encounters, including ...

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Dates to view the synchronous fireflies show in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been announced. Here’s when and how ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly event at Elkmont from May 20-27. A lottery for ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park opens its lottery for exclusive firefly viewing at Elkmont. Apply April 24-27.

Synchronous firefly season is approaching and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced the dates for it’s annual ...