Exposure to harsh weather at 6,500 feet elevation has caused significant deterioration to the building, officials say.

The LeConte Lodge Recreation Building is set for demolition beginning July 14, according to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin demolition of the LeConte Lodge ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes in millions of visitors each year. Thirty of those visitors became U.S. citizens ...

Four dedicated nonprofits serve as official partners of the national park. Each came into existence at different times for different reasons.

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The start of July will be a rare case of excessive heat in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here’s what to expect and how ...

Mount LeConte hikers and LeConte Lodge guests soon will have a new place to gather and relax. A new recreation building is expected to open next year. LeConte Lodge and Great Smoky Mountains National ...

See which trails to try on your next visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and why the popular national park ranks ...

The Great Smoky Mountains region is a premier destination offering extensive outdoor activities, from hiking and mountain biking in the national park to scenic drives like the Blue Ridge Parkway and ...

Areas of East Tennessee are infested with ticks that can carry diseases. Here’s how to avoid them and what to do if you get bitten.