The Clingmans Dome trail takes you to the highest point in Tennessee, providing sweeping views of the Great Smoky Mounta ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

You could see the Great Smoky Mountains on this bucket list-worthy train ride. Or you could drive through on one of the best ...

As another summer of national park crowds leads to the inevitable run-ins between humans and animals—sometimes with tragic consequences—follow these expert tips on how best to proceed when you spot ...

The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Stretching over more than 200,000 ha, this exceptionally beautiful park is home to more than 3,500 plant species, including almost as many trees (130 natural ...

Whether you're an adventure seeker or just want to explore the wilderness in a unique way, I can't think of anything better ...

Elk have become quite the calling card for places like Maggie Valley. Town and wildlife leaders are reminding visitors to keep their distance from elk.

Birders looking for variety in both species and settings will find plenty to explore in the U.S. national park system. These parks and protected areas support hundreds of native and migratory ...

After traveling to all 63 US national parks, I fell in love with places like Isle Royale, New River Gorge, Dry Tortugas, and ...

Little Falls in Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve features a 45-foot waterfall and swimming hole. Midnight Hole in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts a waterfall and deep ...

Elk in the Smokies are spending their summer grazing and fattening up in anticipation of fall's reproductive festivities. Meanwhile people co-existing with elk — in this case in Maggie Valley — are ...