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

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An 11-mile section of the road opened Wednesday near Asheville, between U.S. 70 and N.C. 191 near the N.C. Arboretum. That ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro spider sighting on Oct. 17. The spider was found in Cades Cove in ...

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

It’s been just over a month since Hurricane Helene brought widespread devastation to Western North Carolina and the ...

If you're planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in 2025, make sure to stop and explore these amazing hiking trails.

The resort town of Hot Springs is as beautiful as it is remote, and that mountain life comes with its own challenges.

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

Challenges still abound after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina a little over a month ago. But one ...

About 15 miles from Asheville, North Carolina, smaller but equally energetic Black Mountain is ready for its day in the sun.

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