As American energy companies decrease their coal production, many wonder what comes next for the communities left behind.

Adults want to enjoy the summer, too! From sipping moonshine to ziplining in the Smokies, here are dozens of fun grown-up activities in Pigeon Forge.

Named in honor of Kris Fowler and David O’Sullivan, a pair of hikers who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail, the Fowler-O’Sullivan Foundation steps in when search and rescue gives way to search ...

In the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains lies this picturesque small Georgia town with nature views and fun things to check ...

This North Carolina town is a booming place that retains a cost of living only slightly above average, without sacrificing ...

From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are the Most Treasured Views in East Tennessee. Here’s how to see them.

In 2025-26, the Jacksonville Sympony will perform works from Copland, Mozart and Beethoven as well as music of Billy Joel, ...

Evanston resident and travel nurse Mandi Taylor recently became the Highpointers Club’s 41st recorded woman in the world to ...

Two to 4 inches of rain fell within a matter of hours, which overwhelmed and flooded Appalachian creeks and waterways.

The Appalachian Trail. For many in this area, it means a trip up to Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Forest, where on a clear ...

The stretch of the Appalachian Trail from Carver ... resemble the ranges of the northeastern United States and ranges in Canada. Red spruce, mountain ash, Fraser fir and wild berry bushes ...

Box 90338, Department of Biology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States ‡ Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States ...