If you're looking to explore the Smoky Mountains, this hidden destination is an absolute gem, offering hikes to scenic ...

Travel costs keep climbing, but it is still possible to plan a big adventure without draining your savings. I focused on U.S.

Tucked away in western North Carolina's mountain region is a tranquil, craft‑filled hamlet surrounded by waterfalls, forest trails, and a cultural arts center.

There are plenty of experiences to have in the most visited national park in the country, but taking a cruise through the ...

Flowing over nutrient-rich limestone rock that fueled a diverse assemblage of species, Abrams Creek was once one of the most ...

LeConte Lodge had its first snow on Oct. 30. The National Weather Service forecasts a mild winter for East Tennessee. The first snow of the season has fallen on the Great Smoky Mountains. LeConte ...

CAROL. THANK YOU JANE. THIS TIME OF YEAR, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HITS TOURISM SEASON STRIDE. BUT WITH THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UNDERWAY, ONE POPULAR NATIONAL PARK COULD PARTIALLY SHUT DOWN. OUR PEYTON ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Full operations at Great Smoky Mountains National Park will resume this weekend as state and local governments have come together to fund normal services. While some areas ...

A federal government shutdown has cut off services at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Restrooms will remain open and trash collection will continue as they are considered essential services.

The Great Smoky Mountains are full of hidden gems: Hiking trails, waterfalls, and these two restaurants, according to TripAdvisor. The travel site recognized Ristorante DellaSantina and PawPaw's ...

A year to the day Hurricane Helene arrived in North Carolina, a mountain landslide closed a popular road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, rangers said on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. National Park ...