Some key areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will stay open through early 2026, even during the federal government shutdown.

SMOKY MOUNTAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — The concessioner for LeConte Lodge will continue to be LeConte Lodge L.P. Located on Mount LeConte at 6,360 feet, LeConte Lodge is the only lodge in the Great Smoky ...

LeConte Lodge had its first snow on Oct. 30. The National Weather Service forecasts a mild winter for East Tennessee. The ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — LeConte Lodge is a landmark for adventurers in the Great Smoky Mountains. Thousands of feet up, it has offered visitors stunning views and treks that make lifelong ...

America's most-visited national park, located along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, has been forced to close some of its popular facilities.