Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile round-trip hike to Charlies Bunion. This scenic rock formation was exposed in ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're curious what wildflower species you're seeing, try using the iNaturalist app. Not only can it help identify what plants you're looking at, but it also provides ...

There are about 80 days of summer vacation before school comes along to end it. Have you decided how to spend them? The communities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are hot summertime ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sevierville and nearby Pigeon Forge are full of bright, loud attractions. If you want to find a new escape, there's SkyLand Ranch.

Rain can sneak up on you in the Great Smoky Mountains. One minute you’re planning a full day of fun in the sun and then the clouds suddenly dump rain showers. Luckily, the fun isn’t washed away.

There’s no question that North Carolina’s roster of mountain towns is stacked. As you make your way down the westernmost ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the hills and mountains East Tennessee, nearly every walk or drive has great views. It's why we're a top tourist destination ...

About 15 years ago, I moved to Nashville and was excited to learn that it was located just a short drive away from Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Since then, it's been a regular trip for my husband and ...

This story was produced in partnership with RE:PUBLIC Lands Media, an independent, nonprofit news organization. The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail forms a 5.5-mile loop through dense hardwoods, ...