Wikimedia Commons/Ken Thomas Cataloochee Valley Cataloochee Valley was home to over 750 people by the early 1900s in what is ...

At just 150 feet, the new trail is quite short, but it connects with the often-overlooked legacy of the Great Smoky Mountains ...

Maggie Valley is a popular elk-spotting area. There have been recent reports of dangerously close interactions and people ...

The number of visitors to America’s public lands remains at an all-time high, while the Trump administration has made drastic ...

Tucked away in the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest, Tellico Plains offers one of Tennessee’s most scenic getaways.

Jonesborough isn’t just any small town – it’s Tennessee’s oldest town and the storytelling capital of the world! Walking down ...

Western NC offers a variety of budget-friendly family water activities this summer: Hiking to waterfalls, visiting splash ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so take the early mornings to your advantage to enjoy a more serene hike. Most visitors arrive between 10 and 11 a ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be overrun, but that’s only because it’s wildly awesome. Here’s why a trip to GSMNP should still be on your bucket list. Published: Apr 25, 2025 ...

Fires, habitat loss and floods plagued the region. Ambler’s group petitioned Congress to create a Forest Preserve, making Asheville the earliest promoter of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

You know that old saying – it’s not about the destination but the journey itself? This is how I feel about a Raleigh to the Great Smoky Mountains road trip. Yes, the Smokies are one of the USA’s most ...

What trails can bicycles use at Great Smoky Mountains National Park? If you're wanting to ride a bike through the gorgeous national park, there are a few options. Bikes are allowed on Gatlinburg ...