There are about 80 days of summer vacation before school comes along to end it. Have you decided how to spend them? The communities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are hot summertime ...

Located on the Tennessee and North Carolina border is the most visited National Park of the country, the marvelous Great ...

Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile round-trip hike to Charlies Bunion. This scenic rock formation was exposed in ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Look for parking along Park Headquarters Road. Once parked, plan to walk into Gatlinburg for a bite before trekking back. I recommend some griddle cakes at Crockett's Breakfast ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for summer hikes and holiday getaways, but there are plenty of attractions created to entertain even during the winter ...

Sevierville and nearby Pigeon Forge are full of bright, loud attractions. If you want to find a new escape, there's SkyLand Ranch. Located at 1620 Parkway in Sevierville, SkyLand Ranch sits on a ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WATE) — This is the time of year when many come and visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fall in the Smokies means beautiful colors on the trees and animals out and about.

As the weather gets warmer, more American black bears will be coming out to play. Though a surprise bear sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park – or even in your backyard – might be exciting, ...

I recently visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee for the first time. I was surprised by some of the park's unique features, like free entry and historic settlements. But I didn't ...

You don't have to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park for great views and outdoor adventures. This state park is right ...