Hard-earned sunrises from Everest to Appalachia—finding beauty where few ever lookLeaving a warm sleeping bag in the middle ...

Maggie Valley is a popular elk-spotting area. There have been recent reports of dangerously close interactions and people ...

Skip the interstate and explore routes to the Great Smoky Mountains! The bonus is these trips are absolutely gorgeous.

The number of visitors to America’s public lands remains at an all-time high, while the Trump administration has made drastic ...

A North Carolina homeowner was stunned by a 41% increase in his insurance premium, despite no claims or changes to his policy ...

A road leading to several trails and a visitor center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed beginning July 1.

Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the swimming hole is accessible with a relatively easy hike.

Sunset at Cowee Mountain Overlook deserves its own special category of natural wonder. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the sky becomes a canvas for colors that seem almost artificially enhanced – ...

Amid funding fears, Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association points out return on investment in national park. Former state Sen. Frank Niceley dies of heart attack at 78. U.S. Reps. Tim Burchett ...

For a short and sweet hike to the beach, I would consider wearing water shoes that can also be used for hiking, especially if you plan on wading or swimming. There's also a point where you have to ...

Wildcat Den is one of my favorite state parks in Iowa. Its gateway town of Muscatine, Iowa, is worthy of a visit in its own ...

There’s a certain magic to stepping outside before sunrise, lacing up your boots, and disappearing into a trail shrouded in ...