Scientists track fire histories using preserved burn scars in old-growth ... in Gatlinburg to cause real damage to trees. "Slow-burning fires feed off of decomposing leaves on the forest floor ...

(WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has released photos showing the extent of growth in the Chimney ... and killed 14 people in and around Gatlinburg. The fire burned 11,000 acres ...

From the outdoor adventures of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the unique attractions in downtown Gatlinburg the .

National Park Service firefighters and the Gatlinburg Fire Department have responded to the area, and the Tennessee Division ... Goshen Prong, Old Sugarlands, Bullhead, Rainbow Falls, Alum Cave ...

National Geographic Photographer Mac Stone travels to eastern Tennessee and Great Smoky ... three miles roundtrip and passes through an old-growth forest. Cooler temperatures near the falls ...