The country icon owns numerous businesses around her hometown resort, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Taking the family to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or the Smokies? See our recommendations for kid-friendly activities to check ...

When we visit the Smoky Mountains, we typically stay in Pigeon ... which has a year-round tropical vacation feel. Its location is ideal as it has several restaurants and tourist attractions ...

The three-story home in Maggie Valley, outside Asheville, features a great room with a 33-foot tall stone fireplace, giant ...

Business is booming again in Asheville, North Carolina again thanks to the help of rare “blue ghost” fireflies.

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well ...

WorldAtlas writers included Boone, Bryson City and more on a list of the "coolest" NC towns for a 2025 summer vacation.

The park lists Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 as "Red Diamond Days," when the Great Smoky Mountains ...

Pigeon Forge’s neighbor, Gatlinburg, as viewed from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (Photo by David Dickstein) Looking at the two most vibrant family-friendly vacation destinations in ...

I also love the Margaritaville Island Hotel, which has a year-round tropical vacation feel ... and my favorite is definitely Smoky Mountain Brewery. The local spot has its own craft beers on ...