No matter where you are from, exploring the wilderness is natural. The United States of America has a rich history replete ...

In the heat of an Alabama summer, there’s nothing like standing under a gorgeous waterfall or playing in the frothy splash ...

A road leading to several trails and a visitor center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed beginning July 1.

Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the swimming hole is accessible with a relatively easy hike.

Sunset at Cowee Mountain Overlook deserves its own special category of natural wonder. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the sky becomes a canvas for colors that seem almost artificially enhanced – ...

There’s a place in western North Carolina where the mountains ripple like waves on a blue-green ocean, where clouds cast dramatic shadows across ancient peaks, and where locals sometimes “accidentally ...

Access along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens and near Mount Michell State Park is expected to reopen fall 2025, ...

Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know. ByAmy McKeever April 22, 2021 •11 min read ...

Looking for a Great Smoky Mountain excursion that isn't crowded with people? Consider this overlooked peak, which features ...

Holly Kays is the lead writer for the 29,000-member Smokies Life, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the scientific, historical, and interpretive activities of Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

Trucks have gotten stuck on twisty narrow mountain roads and are banned on another major highway through the area U.S. 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.