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More Than 900 Species New To Science Found In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on January 9, 2013 - 2:22am
Stand in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and you can't help but be enthralled by the lush forests and rolling mountains that surround you. Though a somewhat old landscape to modern civilization, the park continues to toss surprises in terms of the species that inhabit it.

Renovations To Upgrade Sugarlands Visitor Center In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on January 7, 2013 - 2:35am
Starting January 7, the Sugarlands Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee undergoes renovations to improve the layout of the main lobby and visitor contact area.

Trails We Hiked in 2012 That We Think You'll Like

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 26, 2012 - 2:31am
Few national park visits are complete without a hike of some distance and duration. We made the following hikes in the parks the past year, and think you'll find them interesting possibilities for 2013.

Check Out The National Parks We Explored In 2012

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 25, 2012 - 2:24am
Part of the fun of the National Park System is exploring the various units to see what they have to offer. Here's a look at parks the Traveler "explored" in 2012.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Friends Of The Smokies Team Up To Hang Bear Wires In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 24, 2012 - 2:38am
A joint effort by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Friends of the Smokies has made it a wee bit safer for backcountry travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Old-time Mountain Music" CD From Great Smoky Mountains National Park Earns Grammy Nomination

Submitted by Jim Burnett on December 10, 2012 - 2:50am
In 1939 a young graduate student named Joseph S. Hall spent nine months getting to know the people living in and around the newly created Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and recording their music and stories. Over 60 years later part of his work is included in a CD," Old-Time Smoky Mountain Music" that's been nominated for a Grammy.

Add To Your Collection Of National Park Memorabilia

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 3, 2012 - 9:28am
How do you collect your national park memories?

Creature Feature: Some Squirrels Really Can Fly

Submitted by Maggie Gonsiewski on November 29, 2012 - 2:15am
Humans weren't the only ones stocking up for a feast this month. Flying squirrels, which call a number of national parks home, have been busy with their own meals with winter coming.

Emerald Ash Borer Infests The Backcountry Of Great Smoky Mountains

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 24, 2012 - 2:33am
Last week, Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced and infestation of emerald ash borer (EAB). Park Biologist, Glenn Taylor, said, “The 1/2 inch-long metallic green emerald ash borer beetle lays eggs on the bark on all species of ash trees. That creates feeding tunnels that cut off nutrient and water flow to the tree, killing it in three to five years.

Saving Ginseng In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 15, 2012 - 2:54am
Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s ginseng poaching prevention program is equal parts science, conservation, and crime scene investigation. How the park approaches ginseng poaching is addressed in the following article from Friends of the Smokies.