There’s something truly special happening in the world of hobbies: more and more people are trading screen time for tree time! The love of the outdoors, especially hiking and exploring natural spaces, ...

Fortunately, Tennessee and North Carolina — the two states that share Great Smoky Mountains National Park — each have plenty of amazing Great Smoky Mountains alternatives. On the Tennessee side, the ...

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I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...

Hiking in national and state parks has become a sacred rhythm in my life. I’m blessed to live in North Carolina, which boasts ...

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Here's how President Donald Trump's new executive order may impact Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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

“I’ve probably already talked to 20 people,” says Joshua Albritton, supervisory preventative search and rescue (PSAR) ranger ...

Abrams Falls Trail will close for three days for trail maintenance. But there are other hikes to waterfalls in the Great ...

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

As the most biodiverse park in the National Park System, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a unique launchpad for study of research.