President Donald Trump signed an executive order July 3 directing National Park entry fees be increased for foreigners.

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

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...

Looking for outdoors summer fun on a budget? In East Tennessee you don't have to go far to find one of the best free ...

Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation has received an Award of Excellence from the Tennessee ...

Fortunately, Tennessee and North Carolina — the two states that share Great Smoky Mountains National Park — each have plenty of amazing Great Smoky Mountains alternatives. On the Tennessee side, the ...

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.

If you're looking for a cute and quaint getaway in Tennessee, this small town needs to be on your radar for its proximity to stunning nature.

MLB teams with affiliates in the Knoxville Smokies' Southern League picked up top talent in the 2025 draft. Who could be ...

A video from July 4, captures two black bears fighting on the side of the road near Asheville, North Carolina. The clip was ...

Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the U.S. over the past few decades, according to the ...