Giant, colorful hot air balloons took to the sky Saturday afternoon at the 7th annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon ...

The state's tourism website brought its alt text descriptions to life, making the site more inclusive for people who are ...

Feeding bears can lead to aggression and dangerous encounters between them and humans—and the National Park Service caught visitors in the Smokies doing in three times in one week ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) —A huge part of the New Orleans transportation system has been out of use for 20 years, but relief may be ...

Sarah Pirkle has always maintained her devotion to preserving and promoting the Appalachian heritage. Aside from the fact ...

Twentynine Palms faces a lawsuit over Ofland hotel, a planned luxury resort. Opponents say the project did not adequately ...

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The new Netflix thriller Untamed examines a true crime phenomenon that gets little light. Murders and missing people in ...

Red, orange and yellow autumn leaves burst through the trees; colorful hikes, campfires, fall fun at pumpkin patches and ...

For a more immersive nature experience, Maryville’s proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park means world-class hiking is just a short drive away. The Townsend entrance to the park – known ...

In Maryville, the best things in life really are nearly free – mountain views that reset your perspective, genuine community connections, and the space to breathe deeply without the constant pressure ...

I've spent years exploring these wooden wonders and found cabins where local artisans, vintage treasures, and ...