In the misty peaks of the Appalachian Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee offers its own superbloom, earning it the nickname "Wildflower National Park." Home to over 1,500 ...

The Roundleaf Yellow Violet is one of the many violets that bloom in the early spring in the mountains. This species is small, growing only 2-4 inches tall with glossy rounded leaves on single stalks.

South Carolina may not be known for its mountain views, but its serene and secluded state parks are full of surprises, like ...

I made my husband turn the truck around so I could figure out what plant had such pretty pink flowers. Upon inspection, its ...

Welcome to year five of Wildflower Watch. This feature will again explore wildflowers found in Johnson County and the surrounding counties in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Some flowers ...

It takes place in the Appalachian Mountains, one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth. During mountaintop removal, diverse hardwood forests teeming with life — turtles, bats, wildflowers, snakes — ...

the beauty of its ancient mountains and its Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this southeastern gem is worth fighting the crowds to see. Seasonal offerings include colorful wildflowers in spring, ...