A new 360 degree, night time attraction is coming to Zoo Knoxville this fall, inspired by the changing seasons in the Smoky ...

A new 360°, night time attraction is coming to Zoo Knoxville this fall, inspired by the changing seasons in the Smoky ...

You haven't seen the Smoky Mountains quite like this, on a full-speed, open zipline that stands as the longest zipline in the United States.

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.

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

Hiking in national and state parks has become a sacred rhythm in my life. I’m blessed to live in North Carolina, which boasts ...

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 ...

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 ...

From the mountain maples in North Carolina to the stunning Spruce-fir trees that shade the Great Smoky Mountains, there’s nothing better than witnessing this fall foliage up close.

Though Mount Mitchell State Park has not reopened yet, access along the Blue Ridge Parkway will be repaired in fall 2025, ...

From classic Southern comfort to surprising buffet twists, discover Tennessee's best buffets for a mouthwatering feast that ...

Explore the most popular grilled foods across the U.S.—from Alabama’s white BBQ chicken to Wyoming’s lamb chops—in this smoky ...