Rows of nostalgic, low-slung motor lodges rest on the aprons of towering mountains. A population just double that of the LSU ...

While most people assume the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in the U.S., that title actually belongs to the Blue Ridge Parkway. In 2023, the scenic byway that winds through ...

But when Hurricane Helene ploughed through the lower half of the East Coast in late September 2024, Asheville was hit by a ...

This summer, it’s about slowing down, putting the phones away, and slowing down time. Here are 10 classic, screen-free ...

Beautiful views and exciting activities aren't just for the parks. These accommodations also have their own charms.

For families traveling on a budget, Tennessee Jed’s offers a welcome alternative to both fast food and the pricier sit-down restaurants that dominate tourist areas. It’s possible to feed a family of ...

There’s a moment when you bite into perfectly smoked meat that time seems to stand still – that’s exactly what happens at Smoke on the Water BBQ in Elkins, West Virginia, where the art of barbecue has ...

Visitors to the Smokies this summer and fall will find a slate of new family friendly programs, including some with American ...

Back Country Camp 47 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park features a challenging 3.2-mile hike rewarded with a rustic pedestrian bridge over Raven Fork and a primitive riverside campsite.

keeps its green hue in the fall. It can be identified by its lobed edge leave, also set in clusters of three. Both of these plants are present in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and both ...