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 ...

Spring snowmelt makes waterfalls roar, and crowds stay lighter than July weekends. Expect 350 to 450 miles depending on how ...

One of the first steps when getting into hiking is to get a good pair of hiking boots (waterproof as much as possible) that ...

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

After closing for winter weather the night of Dec. 9, the major road through the park between Gatlinburg and Cherokee, North ...

Just 75 miles outside of Washington, D.C., is Shenandoah National Park, home to the 105-mile Skyline Drive, and traveling the road by car is one of the most iconic American road trips you can ...

More than 1,000 acres of conserved land in Haywood County has been transferred from private to public hands thanks to the ...

More than 1,000 acres of Haywood County has been transferred from private to public hands thanks to the ongoing efforts of ...

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

East Towne Mall, later Knoxville Center, was billed as a modern shopping destination. It was an initial success but slowly began to decline.

County leaders are hopeful the federal government will reimburse the funds, a process that took two years after a 2013 shutdown. Local business leaders reported a strong October, which they attribute ...