Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. GSMNP is consistently the top park for visitation partly ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s wonderful. Here’s why—and a guide to ...

Despite being one of the top mountain towns in the U.S. with the best hikes, its crowded nature leaves some tourists craving ...

Cades Cove Loop is incredibly popular during the summer, fall, and on weekends, so keep in mind that vehicles can get backed up at these times. Also, the National Park Service closes Cades Cove to ...

With stunning overlooks and access to picturesque places like Cataloochee Valley, where elk roam freely, or Cades Cove, where black bears can be seen ... driving along this 469-mile winding road ...

North Carolina has a lot to offer and is known for iconic cities, significant historical events, research hubs, and beautiful ...

Apple pancakes offer a taste of fall regardless of the season ... while others use it as a reward after an early morning wildlife drive through Cades Cove. For Tennessee residents, Log Cabin Pancake ...

For first-time visitors, consider this friendly advice: arrive early or bring patience, especially during summer months or October when fall foliage transforms the ... early morning wildlife viewing ...

Campgrounds that are open include Cades Cove, Elkmont and Smokemont. Deep Creek will open April 18. The park will open additional campgrounds if operational capacity allows, according to the park ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...