This mountainous region is packed with refreshing summer activities. With another sweltering summer on its way, the thought ...

A heavily eroded half-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail has been on the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club's project list for at least six years.

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Researchers are investigating these sought-after but scarce wild leeks and how harvesting practices can boost their ...