The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

They’ve been spreading ever since, and on Oct. 17, Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro sighting.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars is now in the hands of the non-profit supporter of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ole ...

As Hurricane Helene fomented in the Caribbean, it seemed likely that Great Smoky Mountains National Park would take a direct ...

Drivers can once again enjoy the scenic views on Foothills Parkway East. But some areas in the county’s most-visited national ...

The southernmost section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is open again to visitors.

These roads are now open after the season's first snow event in the Smokies. The popular national park begins to recover from ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people are reported lost or missing in national parks every year and there are a few ...

AT maintainers celebrated by reblazing all 72 miles of the trail’s Great Smoky Mountains section with a fresh round of iconic ...

At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

Right now is prime leaf-peeping season in the Smokies. Take a look at our photos of the colorful trees in the national park.

The Cherokee people have a long and rich history in the Great Smoky Mountains. where Kuwohi is “the closest place you’ll be ...