Whether you're the type to enjoy a scenic drive, are an outdoorsy person who loves a good hike, or you'd rather enjoy ...

Discover diverse terrains in the Great Smoky Mountains through the accessible Oconaluftee River Trail for scenic views. The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the biggest hiking attractions in the ...

the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is gearing up for the next round of hikers. So which hikes are perfect as the weather begins to warm? Abrams Falls is one of the park's most popular ...

While some have better weather than others, national parks are a favorite vacation destination for any time of year. Here's a ...

hiking every one of the more than 800 miles of the Smokies’ rigorous trails. Ann Houghton, who was found dead Feb. 2, 2024, in the Great Smoky Mountains Nationa Park, is seen here in the Virgin ...

In truth, the Midwest offers far more character, with the Ozarks rivaling the Appalachians and Smoky Mountains in some stretches ... from the state’s tallest mountain to its highest waterfall. (OK, ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park ... Read more about Great Smokies Superintendent Receives Award for Hikes for Healing Program Press Release Great ...

Hughes Ridge and Enloe Creek trails, NPS said. Houghton, a resident of Jackson County, North Carolina, had volunteered in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than 20 years ...

Seven out of 12 towns on this list of "off the beaten path" choices in N.C. were located in the Western region. Here's why.

It's the only waterfall in the park where a trail passes behind it, making for a special up-close experience. The dirt trail winds through a cool mountain cove environment of old-growth forest.

Korrin Bishop Visitors looking for a challenging hike filled with sweeping mountain ... the trail becomes covered in ice in winter, so some recommended bringing spikes for your shoes and hiking ...