Kayla Stuart is a Tennessee-based urban forester who leads the organization Tree CPR to create healthier stronger communities ...

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville isn’t just Dolly Parton’s hometown – it’s becoming the worst-kept secret for budget-conscious retirees looking to make their Social ...

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

Spring snowmelt makes waterfalls roar, and crowds stay lighter than July weekends. Expect 350 to 450 miles depending on how ...

Winter does not mean you have to lock the kids inside and wait for spring.Snow actually turns the parks into giant tracking sheets, where every paw print ...

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

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has announced nearly $500,000 in grants for conservation organizations, including some in ...

Gatlinburg, Tenn., officials are warning humans to keep their distance from wild bears after a black bear interrupted the ...

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.

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

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national parks again in 2026.

A new study analyzed five years of data to reveal the most popular U.S. national parks to visit in the fall. Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee topped the list with nearly 20 million ...