Near the border between North Carolina and Tennessee lies a small town that's a perfect place to explore the Smoky Mountains and enjoy the quiet life.

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 ...

The most stunning parks in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains offer panoramic views, high peaks, scenic trails, and ...

Snowy trails, twinkly lights, and roaring fires: whether you want classic small-town cheer or wild alpine festivities, these ...

A look at the under-the-radar Big South Fork recreation region, an Appalachian region drawing more outdoor visitors and some ...

Several small towns across the U.S. offer holiday experiences reminiscent of those in Hallmark Christmas movies.

Growing up in Swain County, Nathan Dee Greene ate a lot of apples. The family had several trees of their own, but every fall, they bought bushels from the nearby orchard on Laurel Branch, across the ...

Here are a few day trip ideas out of Knoxville for your friends and family, each with a different flavor but all designed to lift your spirits. The charming Great Smoky Mountains towns of Gatlinburg ...

These five national parks, scattered across the county, have more to offer than winter recreation this time of year. Peep ...

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Have you ever thought about celebrating the holidays in our National Parks and their gateway communities? Celebrating ...

These Tennessee towns go full Christmas every December, with cozy shops, sparkling displays, and small-town cheer that feels straight from a movie.