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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, unlike some other national parks across the United States, doesn't charge for admission.
Here's how President Donald Trump's new executive order may impact Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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 ...
The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...
At just 150 feet, the new trail is quite short, but it connects with the often-overlooked legacy of the Great Smoky Mountains ...
A North Carolina homeowner was stunned by a 41% increase in his insurance premium, despite no claims or changes to his policy ...
I had no idea that southern Illinois looked like that.” A growing number of visitors are discovering downstate as a travel destination amid recent efforts to entice more people to visit its lush ...
Here’s an inside look at the the state’s successful push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region.
For a short and sweet hike to the beach, I would consider wearing water shoes that can also be used for hiking, especially if ...
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 ...