Nearly a year ago, the Rapidan Dam and surrounding area were hit by major flooding.​ It cost one family their home​ and ...

A new trails project breaking ground this month aims to connect two of the prettiest and most underappreciated lakes in Willamette National Forest.

How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

An earthquake near Greenback, Tennessee, shook East Tennessee early Saturday morning. It was the largest quake in the region ...

With 816 square miles spanning across North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the USA with 10.7 million people visiting in 2015.

The epicenter was reported to be in Blount County, near Greenback, Tennessee, about 30 miles southwest of Knoxville ... representative said only one dam, Fontana Dam, saw enough movement to ...

The earthquake was about 15 miles deep, the USGS says ... "triggered a nonemergency inspection by plant personnel at Fontana Dam and our dam safety team decided to conduct precautionary ...

and harbors isolated trails. I like the 3.5-mile piece of the Appalachian Trail that starts next to the Fontana Dam and climbs steeply to Shuckstack Fire Tower, where you’ll find a broad view of ...

Centers have photos, videos and relics for families to enjoy. Kentucky, Norris and Fontana Dam visitor centers will reopen April 5, and remain open into late fall. Raccoon Mountain Visitor Center ...