More than 30 apple trees persist on The Purchase at the national park. They're more than 125 years old, and their DNA is ...

Near the border between North Carolina and Tennessee lies a small town that's a perfect place to explore the Smoky Mountains and enjoy the quiet life.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

"Polling finds that 87% of Americans support restoring or preserving wildlife habitat connectivity and improving migration corridors on lands and waters within and beyond park borders" - NPCA ...

The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has transferred 1,060 acres in Haywood County to the State of North Carolina ...

Have you ever thought about celebrating the holidays in our National Parks and their gateway communities? Celebrating ...

This North Carolina city may not be the most well-known, but it's packed full of fun trails, captivating outdoor adventures, ...

Snowy trails, twinkly lights, and roaring fires: whether you want classic small-town cheer or wild alpine festivities, these ...

One factor to consider when scheduling a winter park trip is that if you want to see bucks and bulls with antlers, go early.