Great Smoky Mountains National Park fuels scientific discovery with the park’s unique geology, topography and meteorology.

WorldAtlas writers included Boone, Bryson City and more on a list of the "coolest" NC towns for a 2025 summer vacation.

Beginning in June, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting programs once a month featuring American Sign Language ...

UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Can Hike Through invites you to trek iconic trails—think Machu Picchu, Cinque Terre, ...

Advocates express concern about the impact on smaller historical sites. Still, tour operators are cautiously optimistic about ...

Summer is here. Ready for a little vacation? We've created a list of the best road trips you can take without leaving the ...

Tennessee is a quintessential Southern U.S. state known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and deep ties to American music, as home to Memphis icon Elvis Presley and "Queen of Country" Dolly ...

Park rangers are some of the, if not the most, passionate people when it comes to protecting and educating people about ...

One of the best things about the mountains of Western North Carolina is that even in places we’ve seen a hundred times, we ...

Among the 63 designated national parks, the most visited were a familiar bunch. Great Smoky Mountains National Park held onto its top spot, welcoming 12.19 million visitors, with Zion, Grand ...

His work came to fruition just one year after his death, when Congress chartered the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which today receives 12. ... and environmental history whose contributions ...

There are plenty of glamping sites around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for travelers or locals looking to connect with nature, but some stand out above the ...