More than nine million visitors come to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, and it’s not hard to see why. The Appalachian sub-range stretches across the border between eastern Tennessee ...

In a pandemic, what’s more appealing than a secluded cabin in the mountains? Unless you count the Porcupine Mountains — aka The Porkies — in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which barely graze 2,000 ...

What's the most visited National Park in the United States? The Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone? No, it's the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which attracts over 9million visitors a year. If ...

Sunlight streaks the red-clay trail, which bulges with tree roots that spread like spider veins. We try not to trip over them as we ascend the mountain, past silverbell and hemlock trees, toward the ...

During my first trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I stayed in cabins and a glamping tent. I was surprised to find that I preferred my stay in the tent over the cozy comforts of the cabins.

From secluded log cabins to luxury winter retreats, these snow-covered cabin stays are perfect for a cozy, cold-weather ...

The Smoky Mountains transform into a magical wonderland during Christmas. Stretching through December, this region is alive with holiday cheer, offering visitors endless opportunities to embrace the ...