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

Fortunately, Tennessee and North Carolina — the two states that share Great Smoky Mountains National Park — each have plenty of amazing Great Smoky Mountains alternatives. On the Tennessee side, the ...

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts ...

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...

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

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among ...

Looking for outdoors summer fun on a budget? In East Tennessee you don't have to go far to find one of the best free attractions in the U.S.

It’s not yet 9 a.m. on a weekday, but Alum Cave Trail is already bustling ... supervisory preventative search and rescue ...

Abrams Falls Trail will close for three days for trail maintenance. But there are other hikes to waterfalls in the Great ...

Western NC offers a variety of budget-friendly family water activities this summer: Hiking to waterfalls, visiting splash ...

2. Bringing your furry friend? Know which trails are dog-friendly While the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may seem like a great day trip for you and your fur baby, only two trails are pet ...