8, an iNaturalist user documented the joro spider in Townsend, Tennessee. “That’s just down the road ... and interpretive ...

Tenessee through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and see wild Black Bears!!! We also explore the most touristy town we ...

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

It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean for the native ecosystem?

In the Smoky Mountains, I found myself unable to imagine a future in which Trump would not win the election. The sheer volume ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most popular, and right next door in Gatlinburg is an adventure park that's ...