Get off the beaten path in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with this guide including local expert tips to avoid ...

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 ...

There are about 80 days of summer vacation before school comes along to end it. Have you decided how to spend them? The communities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are hot summertime ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for summer hikes and holiday getaways, but there are plenty of attractions created to entertain even during the winter ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're curious what wildflower species you're seeing, try using the iNaturalist app. Not only can it help identify what plants you're looking at, but it also provides ...

Sevierville and nearby Pigeon Forge are full of bright, loud attractions. If you want to find a new escape, there's SkyLand Ranch. Located at 1620 Parkway in Sevierville, SkyLand Ranch sits on a ...

Ole Smoky works from a century-old moonshine recipe that adds a dash of modern flair, which has led to the distillery racking up many awards for its flavorful concoctions like peanut butter whiskey ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WATE) — This is the time of year when many come and visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fall in the Smokies means beautiful colors on the trees and animals out and about.

My grandma was a huge fan of country music legend Dolly Parton and even fashioned her big, blonde hair and sparkly outfits after her. I have always wanted to go to her theme park, Dollywood, the #1 ...

Here are some other things you can do with your Polar Express ticket… Admission to the Smoky Mountains Train Museum is ...

East Tennessee offers numerous Halloween events, including spooky stories at Ijams and a carnival at Ripley's Aquarium.