As more families seek meaningful connections away from screens, slow travel and digital detox vacations become the trend.

July is the hottest month in Gatlinburg, according to the National Weather Service. Though Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are only a few miles apart, their average climate in the summer is surprisingly ...

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The ...

According to a 2024 Pew Research report, 90% of adults in the United States own a smartphone, and roughly 4 in 10 say they ...

Looking for the coolest campsites with great views of the Smokies? These were the best in East Tennessee in USA TODAY 10BEST ...

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In 1992, the Great Smoky Mountains loomed before me as a place where I could behold nature that was unbowed to human encroachment. That spring my friend, Bonnie Arnold, organized a group to hike ...

It's 3.6 miles round trip and has gorgeous views. Mt. LeConte is the third highest peak in the national park at 6,593 ft. The trails leading up to Mt. LeConte vary in difficulty. The six trails ...

Here are the stories of just a few people who have had a hand in making the lodge so special. They were forever changed by a night there.

The mountain has a deep history dating back to the Cherokee people, and Mount LeConte's beauty and biodiversity helped sway federal leaders to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Mt. LeConte Jug Band will play classic Americana music starting at 2:30 p.m. Performers are David Howard, bass guitar; Chris Hill, six-string banjo, and Jim Radle, guitar. Jeff Heidle will play ...

The snow event was the second earliest one on Mount LeConte since records began in the winter of 1987-88. On average, the first snow usually happens around Nov. 7. Four inches of snow is above ...