Just four rangers bear the responsibility of patrolling 850 miles of hiking trails and monitoring more than 100 backcountry ...

"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 ...

Approximate cost per day to keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park facilities open during the first month of the shutdown. The funds were provided by state and local governments, the Eastern Band of ...

In the other direction from the Nashville metro area, Gallatin is yet another Tennessee city that hosts a Christmas parade, ...

Aligning with a trend towards travelers hoping to "touch grass" during their vacation, Airbnb found that one NC park stood ...

If your passport’s been itching for its next stamp, 2025 is the year to give it a satisfying scratch. The travel world is buzzing with fresh energy, and we’ve rounded up 16 destinations begging to be ...

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville isn’t just Dolly Parton’s hometown – it’s becoming the worst-kept secret for budget-conscious retirees looking to make their Social ...

The most stunning parks in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains offer panoramic views, high peaks, scenic trails, and ...

Newfound Gap Road - which had been closed since Dec. 10 because of snow and ice - is now open to traffic. Here's what drivers should know.

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national ...

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national ...

From left, Dustin Hagen, Chelsea DuVall, Samantha Lane, Riordan Banks, Nicolette Boillotat, Neftali Benitez, Logan Hannigan and Brynoch Rammell in Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol. The ...