National Park Email Newsletters

Whether you are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains or simply want to stay connected to the national park, our newsletters are a great source of information and are filled with inspiring stories.

Author:: Staff
Updated:: Nov 14, 2018
Original:: Jul 18, 2017

The National Parks Newsletter is emailed on Sundays and includes information about national parks, monuments and vacation areas across America. It includes tips and activities for Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as other recreation areas in Tennessee and North Carolina.

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Yellow sunset in the misty mountains of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Natural Wonders

You don’t have to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park in person to experience its spectacular mountains, valleys and waterfalls.

Featured image for Great Smoky region map

National Park Maps

This map of Great Smoky Mountains National Park shows outlying gateways from Knoxville, Tenn. in the north to Waynesville, N.C. in the south.

Bike riding on the Cades Cove Loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Outdoor Recreation

Bring your bicycle and mountain bike to the national park. Here's were you can ride.

Bull elk grazing near the Palmer Chapel in Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Park Itineraries

It’s our nation’s busiest park, so here are tips on how to see the best of Great Smoky in just two days. Make the most of your time by visiting some of our favorite spots in both the Tenn. and N.C. sides of the park.