Residents of Cumberland and Franklin counties may be exposed to smoky air. Here's how to check the forecast in your area and who should limit their exposure.

The Smokies have faced a few frightening wildfires this past March due to extremely dry conditions, and as someone who has ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park mesmerizes with its lush, verdant valleys and Spruce-fir forested peaks that reach ...

Want to skip the crowds at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? Visit this lesser-known natural attraction instead, ...

An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.

The highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains has a bit of everything that makes North Carolina great. Grandfather Mountain ...

During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across the valley below. All he saw was a wall of gray haze. Today, he said, ...

It doesn't get much dreamier than an A-frame cabin nestled in the woods. Add to that some swoon-worthy amenities and a quick drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and you've got all the ...

KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Division of Forestry conducted a controlled burn at Seven Islands State Birding Park according to the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department. If you see a fire ...

After delivering brief showers and gusty thunderstorms to hard-hit flood areas in the Midwest, a storm will swing toward the Atlantic coast late this week and cause travel problems related to cold ...

“Everybody loves to read comics, whether you’re a kid or a parent or an adult sitting in the auto repair shop waiting to get your car back,” Aydin told The Smoky Mountain News. “Reading a comic is fun ...

The Night’s Watch, a student group at Western Carolina University, will hold a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Helene at Sylva’s Bridge Park from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Food, local ...