But that hike marked the genesis of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, a group that is not only still around but finishing out ...

As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, autumn beckons many to escape their daily routines and embrace ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for quick, less-crowded trails, keep an eye out for "quiet walkways" along the ...

With its wealth of mountains, caves, rivers and hiking trails, this US state’s stunning natural landscape is perfect for outdoor adventures ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Many of the trails in the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open, however, the park shared on Friday that a few areas are still closed ...

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, a one-way scenic loop that provides access to popular areas in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is scheduled to close the night of Oct. 21 for maintenance.

When it comes to fun things to do in Cherokee, North Carolina, I had no idea there was so much until we took the time to explore the town one weekend. This ...

When it comes to Instagram-able fall color—the kind that turns the surrounding landscape into a kaleidoscope of deep reds, ...

Bryson City, tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains in Swain County, was among the Western North Carolina spots spared from the ...

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, a one-way scenic loop that provides access to popular areas in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is scheduled to close the night of Oct. 21 for maintenance. Park ...

As Hurricane Helene fomented in the Caribbean, it seemed likely that Great Smoky Mountains ... Balsam Mountain, Big Creek - was inundated. Record-setting rains tore out trails and roads and ...