The country icon owns numerous businesses around her hometown resort, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Travelers in search of charming downtown areas, outdoor recreation, and sweeping vistas should set their sights on these ...

The park lists Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 as "Red Diamond Days," when the Great Smoky Mountains ...

As the most biodiverse park in the National Park System, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a unique launchpad for study of research.

With 816 square miles spanning across North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... to make the most of your visit, which can happen anytime: The park is open 24 hours ...

The Oconaluftee River Trail is on the North Carolina side of the ... Don't leave any trace of your visit. Be a good steward of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by cleaning up every aspect ...

Tens of thousands of large bugs have descended on Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina, and tourists should brace themselves for the eerie sound, according to the National ...

SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No If you're looking for an outdoor escape, head to North Carolina's section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park, which straddles the North Carolina ...

WorldAtlas writers included Boone, Bryson City and more on a list of the "coolest" NC towns for a 2025 summer vacation.