The famous synchronized fireflies are just one of many types of insects that fall under the purview of national park ...

Becky Nichols, the park’s long-time entomologist, has dedicated her career to learning about and protecting lifeforms like bees, wasps, moths, and butterflies.

From bears and bobcats to eagles and elk, 22,893 species have been documented so far in Great Smoky Mountains National Park — and nearly half of them are insects. Becky Nichols, the park’s long-time ...

Thousands of fireflies in the eastern US and Southeast Asia exhibit breathtaking synchronized flashing, a phenomenon now ...

Explore the best of North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains, misty peaks, hidden waterfalls, wildlife, and unforgettable mountain adventures await.

The Great Smoky Mountains play a pivotal role in snow events, but the influence isn’t widespread. Storm direction is a key factor in which side of the Smokies gets the most snow during a winter ...

The winter storm that brought snow and ice to East Tennessee has moved out, but the effects are still lingering in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The mountains didn't get much snow from the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The winter storm that brought snow and ice to East Tennessee has moved out, but the effects are still lingering in Great Smoky ...

With cut funds, national park visitors have concerns over sustaining the beloved locations. Slowly but surely, we are starting to see some red flags across the United States. Mount Rainier was called ...