National parks in America offer every kind of escape; some overflow with eager visitors, while others stay under the radar.

All Aboard for a Scenic Train Ride. With scenic trains transporting passengers through stunning scenery, it is really the ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

There’s something magical about a road trip through the Great Smoky Mountains. With its breathtaking vistas and lush ...

You could see the Great Smoky Mountains on this bucket list-worthy train ride. Or you could drive through on one of the best ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking volunteers to join the Elk Rover team that shares information with visitors about safe wildlife viewing and helps keep elk and visitors safe.

Hiking in national and state parks has become a sacred rhythm in my life. I’m blessed to live in North Carolina, which boasts a top-notch state park system. My goal is to hike in all 41 of North ...

A solo female climber with a bone injury survived 28 hours at 13,800 feet on California's second-highest mountain before rescue by five helicopters.

Since its creation in 1934, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that sprawls across more than a half-million acres between eastern Tennessee and WNC, has never required an entry fee.