There are many things that can make hiking potentially risky, but one of the most dangerous Great Smoky Mountain trails has ...

Mark Van Osdal is a tree whisperer. Owner of Carolina Bound Adventures, he is leading a small group of us on the Deep Creek ...

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many Americans are gearing up to start planning their summer travel soon, and for many, visiting a national park is on their bucket list. It's no secret that ...

I was fortunate enough to join my family this year for the holidays in Tennessee. Destination: the Great Smoky Mountains! We stayed in a beautiful cabin near the national park entrance. Of course, ...

With half of Americans living within 500 miles of the Great Smoky Mountains, these hills have long held the title of the most ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A popular hiking trail is back open to the public, taking hikers through the park and into the Great Smoky Mountains seven days a week. The Ramsey Cascades Trail was only open ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...

When considering a National Park vacation, many might imagine a road trip through the Western States, with red rocks, canyons, and deserts everywhere. And while I absolutely recommend that trip, you ...

Abrams Falls Trail and trailhead parking lot will close June 16 through June 18 for maintenance. Visitors will not have access to the falls from any trail during the closure. Alternate trails to hike ...

The National Park Service will begin a major rehabilitation on Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail will close for 18 months starting ...

Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was ...