A Preventive Search and Rescue team, an elite group of first responders, work to address common mistakes or knowledge gaps ...

The best way to explore the wonders of a national park is on foot. But among the dozens of national parks across the country, ...

Enjoy glimpses of stunning geothermal pools, panoramic mountain views, and treetop serenity all without breaking a sweat on ...

Melody loved the outdoors and was devoted to her dogs and to University of Tennessee football. What made her snap?

Melody Sasser loved the outdoors and was devoted to her dogs and to University of Tennessee football. What made her snap?

The National Park Service is temporarily closing a popular trail in the Smokies between June 16 and 18 as crews complete trail maintenance.

Abrams Falls Trail will close for three days for trail maintenance. But there are other hikes to waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are the Most Treasured Views in East Tennessee. Here’s how to see them.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, far and away the busiest U.S. national park with 12.1 million visitors, placed first ...

Four people — two Smoky Mountains Hiking Club volunteers and two Appalachian Trail Conservancy employees — waited at the intersection of the Boulevard and Appalachian trails, watching the ...

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail in the park will close Monday through Thursday each week, excluding ...

But I’m glad I went because it made me realize that the Great Smoky Mountains are actually great for those looking for casual hikes and even solitude. Hiking has to be the best way to enjoy the ...