Not every trip needs energy, stimulation, or a full schedule to feel worthwhile. Many travelers now evaluate a destination ...

North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway features several long hikes that reward endurance with sweeping mountain views, dense ...

BRYSON CITY — Train enthusiasts with an eye for springtime scenery may want to make tracks to Bryson City in May for a trip through the Smoky Mountains. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mark Van Osdal is a tree whisperer. Owner of Carolina Bound Adventures, he is leading a small group of us on the Deep Creek hike on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. — If you've found your way to Townsend, nestled on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you're already privy to beautiful scenery and an outstanding array of outdoor ...

The Smoky Mountains transform into a magical wonderland during Christmas. Stretching through December, this region is alive with holiday cheer, offering visitors endless opportunities to embrace the ...

This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee. World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best small town in Tennessee for a three-day weekend. The town borders Great Smoky ...

All aboard for some Christmas Cheer with a side of stunning scenery. A Christmas train ride is a marvelous way to spend time with family, and passengers might even get a cup of cocoa and a cookie.

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park - a family-focused resort located minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, featuring an indoor water park, multiple dining venues, and a range of ...