Consider one of several seasonal specialty tours, such as the holiday-centric Polar Express or the popular Uncorked Wine ...

You could see the Great Smoky Mountains on this bucket list-worthy train ride. Or you could drive through on one of the best ...

This North Carolina casino was an instant hit when it opened, and it keeps drawing visitors with its local craft beers and ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

I recently took a five-day trip to visit the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee for the first time. I stayed in cozy cabins while exploring the national park's scenic spots and historic settlements.

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Map. Know Before You Go: Last September, Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene.I wrote about my experience in the storm at the time, but I ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have planned burns in Cades Cove: What to know. ... The burnt landscape is short-lived, with new growth appearing within a few weeks.

One of the most popular spots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a different name.Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the national park and the destination of many visitors who've made ...

The 19th-century naturalist John Muir famously wrote, “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” As it turns out, he was not alone. Landscape artists are also among those who have answered ...