Rocks have shifted, channels have widened and the Pigeon River flows past interstate construction. But Tennessee rafting business is back in Hartford.

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 ...

March, the chaotic wind of a descending helicopter whipped the calm skies above the Appalachian Trail near Icewater Spring ...

The park lists Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 as "Red Diamond Days," when the Great Smoky Mountains ...

You don't have to go to the beach to see sharks or touch a stingray; just head for the mountains! Two East Tennessee ...

Tennessee Jed’s in Gatlinburg is exactly that kind of place – a humble sandwich shop that has locals and tourists alike ...

Planning a trip sounds fun—and it is—but let’s be honest, it also comes with a lot of questions. Where should you go? What’s ...

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

Lauren Watkins is set to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday, June 20, 2025, a milestone Watkins has been dreaming of her ...

A road trip-themed roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's why.

If you haven’t been to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), you’ve most likely at least heard its hype, ...