Most of the must-see attractions in North Carolina get erroneously dubbed as “tourist traps,” and it’s my least favorite ...

Join us for an adventure in the Smoky Mountains as we explore Pigeon Forge, including a ride on the Foothills Parkway before ...

If you're visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park, October is a lovely time. You just need to make a plan because it's busy. Leaf peepers flock to Great Smoky Mountains National Park because of ...

When a park tells the fuller story, it becomes more than a beautiful place; it becomes a space for reflection, education, and ...

Cherokee, North Carolina, is located at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The town is a spectacular destination for leaf-peeping ...

Unlike some other American national parks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park can't charge entrance fees. It's the law. When Tennessee transferred land to the park, a restriction in the deed ...

Cherokee, North Carolina, is located at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The town is a spectacular destination for leaf-peeping ...

When the air turns hot and thick, it’s time to seek higher ground. The South’s plentiful mountains are filled with fresh breezes, backcountry trails, and green-carpeted landscapes as far as the eye ...

Funding from local agencies allows restrooms, emergency services, campgrounds, Cades Cove, all visitor centers and picnic ...