French Creek State Park isn’t just another patch of trees off the highway. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to delete your Netflix account and become one with nature. The park sits where the ...

Explore the enchanting similarities between Jim Thorpe, PA and Switzerland, from breathtaking views to iconic Victorian ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go dormant. Here are 13 guaranteed to provide riotous color.

If you prefer native plants in your shade garden, add fringed bleeding hearts native to the woodland floor of the Appalachian Mountains. The fern-like foliage and heart-shaped pink to purple flowers ...

New Hampshire Maine Appalachian Trail in Georgia: Dicks Creek Gap At Dicks Creek trailhead off US-76 near Hiawasee, hikers can choose between a shorter 4-mile loop or a more challenging 11-mile trek.

Fall foliage creates a perfect frame for Main Street, where the Appalachian Trail literally runs through downtown. Nature meets civilization in perfect harmony. Photo Credit: The Asheville Citizen ...

According to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Helene resource page, there are still three sections of the trail that are closed, all in Tennessee. The closures include the 344.6-mile marker at ...

From the hills to the city, preserving ancestral voices of Appalachia These days, the Urban Appalachian Community Coalition also aims to preserve the stories of the elders who remember their days ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A woman from East Tennessee is getting noticed online for her quirky content featuring her Appalachian upbringing. Andi Marie Tillman, or @andimariere, as she's known on ...

Fraser fir is a needle-leaf, evergreen conifer named after Scotch botanist John Fraser. It is native to high-elevation areas of the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Learn when to plant evergreen Fraser fir seedlings for privacy, beauty, and wildlife value year-round.Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is one of the most popular Christmas trees due to its attractive color ...