The rhythmic clickety-clack of wheels on rails, the mournful sound of the whistle echoing through mountain valleys, the ...

No matter where you are from, exploring the wilderness is natural. The United States of America has a rich history replete ...

Reports of dangerously close elk interactions in the Maggie Valley area have prompted the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to caution the public against feeding, or approaching the animals.

High in the ghostly silence of the world’s tallest mountains moves a creature so rare, it almost feels like a myth. The snow ...

After spending her senior year working on the Little River as part of the Maryville College water quality survey for the City ...

In a world increasingly filled with artificial experiences and corporate food, Apple Valley Cafe stands as a delicious reminder that some pleasures remain authentic and uncompromised. This is ...

Heavy rain, flooding and a rock slide have again closed a section of the major cross country highway Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains. Engineers ...

Maggie Valley is a popular elk-spotting area. There have been recent reports of dangerously close interactions and people need to keep their distance.

The number of visitors to America’s public lands remains at an all-time high, while the Trump administration has made drastic ...

Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a hub for Tennessee’s most famous and sought after hiking destinations. With ...

Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know. ByAmy McKeever April 22, 2021 •11 min read ...

Members of the House energy coalition joined the SEEC Institute on a climate change tour of Great Smoky Mountains National ...