Douglas Lake in Tennessee is more than a secluded spot for fishing and hiking—when water levels drop, visitors can search for sparkling quartz crystals.

There’s something magical about a road trip through the Great Smoky Mountains. With its breathtaking vistas and lush landscapes, this region offers more ...

What would be on your to-do list on a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? During the summer in and around the park, ...

There are several reasons why some places might be seeing more of these glowy beetles this summer. The first is wet weather.

The Clingmans Dome trail takes you to the highest point in Tennessee, providing sweeping views of the Great Smoky Mounta ...

The Dollywood theme park, water park and resort co-owned by country music legend Dolly Parton is one of the most fun-filled ways to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains.

In the Smoky Mountains, you can visit historic sites like the Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse, where tales of ghosts linger.

Tucked away in New Hampshire's White Mountains is a spectacular state park with some of the best views and attractions in Appalachia.

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.

The National Park Conservation Association said visibility is 65 miles. Still a ways off from the natural visibility of 121 miles.

Given the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s role in preserving the history and traditions of Appalachia and East Tennessee, it seems appropriate that it should initiate a July 4 celebration ...

Birds, bees, bears, dragonflies, salamanders, hemlocks, fungi: scientific research in Great Smoky Mountains National Park addresses a wide swath of subjects. From Tennessee, North Carolina, South ...