Indiscriminate, illegal firing of NPS employees will have immediate impact on tourism. A recent study showed the Park brings ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy—the nonprofit that supports the United States’ most iconic footpath—turns 100 this year. To ...

For a chance to stay in a rustic cabin in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, head to this Tennessee spot for beautiful views, ...

More than a century ago, a physician named Chase Ambler who loved Buncombe County, was appalled to see devastation wrought by the overharvest of timber. Fires, habitat loss and floods plagued the ...

For Russell native Derek Childs, today will be a day of hard goodbyes as he and his parents, Larry and Christina Childs, ...

Winding its way from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail (also known as the AT) spans 2,190 miles through 14 states. About 323 of those miles are found in North Carolina, including 226.6 miles ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for quick, less-crowded trails, keep an eye out for "quiet walkways" along the park's main roads, noted with simple wooden signs. These paths are ...

Wildflower season is about to bloom in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the National Park Service wants to remind visitors that there are group size limits at Whiteoak Sink. Individuals and ...

Gather the girls and hit the road for a relaxing weekend exploring the North Alabama Wine Trail. Here are some of our ...