Mark Van Osdal is a tree whisperer. Owner of Carolina Bound Adventures, he is leading a small group of us on the Deep Creek hike on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

Bryson City, North Carolina, is a cool mountain town full of outdoor adventure activities. It is also a southern gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most popular national park in the ...

Skip the car and experience America's top national parks through seamless rail links, park shuttles, and easy transit access ...

All aboard for some Christmas Cheer with a side of stunning scenery. A Christmas train ride is a marvelous way to spend time with family, and passengers might even get a cup of cocoa and a cookie.

Imagine a train ride, rolling across the countryside, through the mountain passes, and through historic towns. While these images may be what Americans commonly experienced when traveling 100 years ...

Uncover a picturesque North Carolina destination where low cost of living meets small-town charm, creating the perfect setting for an affordable retirement lifestyle.

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national ...

After closing for winter weather the night of Dec. 9, the major road through the park between Gatlinburg and Cherokee, North ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

Newfound Gap Road - which had been closed since Dec. 10 because of snow and ice - is now open to traffic. Here's what drivers should know.