Conservationists and supporters of Southern Appalachia's Benton MacKaye Trail hope the third time's a charm for a bipartisan ...

Near the base of the Great Smoky Mountains lies an overlooked town filled with outdoor adventures. Here's why you should ...

A multiyear rehabilitation project will close Bullhead Trail on certain days until the fall. Here's when you can and can't ...

North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad ...

East Tennessee is packed with hiking trails, waterfalls and stunning mountains all within a few hours of the University of ...

April through June is when the 5,000+ elevation areas on mountain slopes start to see blooms. Desert mariposa, blackbush, ...

The phrase “flyover country” conjures flat stretches of grassland, dotted with cattle and cornfields. In truth, the Midwest ...

Are you looking for the top U.S. national parks, ranked from stunning to must-visit? Read on for a list of the best U.S.

Want to skip the crowds at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? Visit this lesser-known natural attraction instead, ...

An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.

The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on ...

with some 20% of the population hitting the trails each year. The states that consistently rank as best for hiking are exclusively on the West Coast and the Mountain West, but you can still ...