The insects you encounter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are really an essential part of the park. Jim and Leslie ...

If you're hiking in the Smokies this season, keep an eye (and an ear) out for snakes, particularly these venomous ones.

North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are a beautiful region that's ripe for exploration by travelers, especially with this ...

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is about to begin a multi-year rehabilitation of ...

Near the base of the Great Smoky Mountains lies an overlooked town filled with outdoor adventures. Here's why you should ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be overrun, but that’s only because it’s wildly awesome. Here’s why a trip to GSMNP ...

This summer is likely to bring bigger crowds, longer entry waits, closed trails, uncleaned toilets, uncollected trash and ...

with the Ozarks rivaling the Appalachians and Smoky Mountains in some stretches. Here in St. Louis, we’re fortunate to have all the conveniences of a major metro area and no shortage of picturesque ...

The EPA estimates that between 2007 and 2018 the rule has cut 500,000 tons of sulfur dioxide and 300,000 tons of nitrous oxides annually. The average visual range has increased from 90 miles to 120 ...

The selected routes include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Byway ... Writers suggested the following stops: Begin your journey by hiking to the 2,285-foot peak of the Cumberland ...

Just a five minute drive from the park entrance, this adorable A-frame is perfect for hikers, mountain lovers, and hot tub enthusiasts.

helping people explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This month’s hike on Tuesday, April 8, took attendees down Porters Creek Trailhead to view wildflowers, Fern Branch Falls, and see ...