From the Great Smoky Mountains to the namesake, and often photographed, waterfall at Fall Creek Falls, it's no wonder ...

Backcountry rangers Lydia Williams and Jordan Gibeault have almost reached their destination, Kephart Prong Shelter, when they purposefully veer off-trail. They descend a slight hill, emerge into a ...

Maples has been hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than 40 years. He’s written books about different sections of the park, and most recently finished his book on Cosby, which ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Office is staffed by just four rangers, who alternate between office duties and hiking to remote sites. The Backcountry Office stays busy; in 2024, ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...

America’s national parks are the beating heart of outdoor adventure, vast landscapes where every turn feels like a postcard ...

This picturesque waterfall, located in Cherokee, North Carolina, is a stunning cascade at the end of a short trail that's ...

It’s wildflower season in the Great Smoky Mountains, and beneath the long morning shadows at Chestnut Tops Trail near Townsend, Tennessee, Tom Harrington is in his element. We’ve barely reached the ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- As the partial government shutdown drags into its second week, people all over the country are pitching in to preserve public lands however they can -- including a father and ...

Fall is a big deal in East Tennessee. The cooler temperatures draw in visitors and the and dazzling display of autumn hues have already started to show in the Great Smoky Mountains. But to really ...