At the suggestion of a New York publicity firm, the group called itself the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association. Soon, the mountains themselves were referred to as the Great Smokies.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials said visitors will not need to display parking tags or pay entrance fees for the day.

Sunset Beach, Beaufort, and Surf City are popular summer destinations. In the west, the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains are known for the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains ...

A vibrant autumn sunset in the Great Smoky Mountains. Much like a weekend weather forecast, the timing of the map update is important, explains David Angotti, a statistical expert and the founder ...