All told, roughly $26.4 billion was generated by national park guests in 2023. Here’s where they spent the most: ...

Asheville is one of the best destinations for hiking tourists with access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue ...

Where to see fireflies this early summer is drawing attention as nature’s light show returns across the country. This summer’s firefly displays bring out rare ... Read moreThe post Where ...

It was late November 2016 when a pair of teens climbed the Chimney Tops Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and started a fire that burned for days.Because of the elevation and difficulty ...

Brood XIV is one of the largest 17-year cicada broods and is emerging across several eastern and southeastern states, including North Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New ...

After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...

He took photographs that helped convince philanthropists, politicians, and local community leaders that the Great Smoky Mountains were worth protecting. His work came to fruition just one year after ...

There are plenty of glamping sites around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for travelers or locals looking to connect with nature, but some stand out above the ...

North Carolina's biggest tourist attraction has been hit by federal layoffs, from closed campgrounds to fewer emergency responders. WRAL Investigates if DOGE cuts could ruin your family's vacation.