Great Smoky Mountains National Park, unlike some other national parks across the United States, doesn't charge for admission.

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The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina, isn’t merely transportation—it’s a portal to another time, ...

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

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At just 150 feet, the new trail is quite short, but it connects with the often-overlooked legacy of the Great Smoky Mountains ...

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Here’s an inside look at the the state’s successful push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Photo: Getty) With so many options on the table and 848 miles of trails, it can be hard to decide exactly where to spend your time in the park.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — Our foraging party nibbles lemony mountain sorrel and delicate violets as we hike past forested valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on our right ...