Colorful, fast and acrobatic, dragonflies are a pretty sight when you spot them in nature. They're also invaluable indicators of mercury pollution.

An advocate warned that slashing the federal budget for national parks could impact communities across East Tennessee, with national parks in their backyards.

Tennessee and North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains offer travelers glorious scenery to explore year-round. Home to the Great ...

Gatlinburg has been named the best small town in the Volunteer State by World Atlas. The East Tennessee town is a tourist mecca filled with family activities, adventure parks, and, of course, the ...

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA Info from Licensor: "A mama bear and her 3 cubs walk down Anakeesta mountain (a spur of Mount Le ...

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

Looking for the coolest campsites with great views of the Smokies? These were the best in East Tennessee in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

Gatlinburg might be the most famous “small town” on our list, but it’s still a hidden gem compared to big cities. Nestled ...

A spokesperson for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park said a total of five campgrounds are anticipated to reopen in May.