During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across the valley below. All he saw was a wall of gray haze.

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best amusement parks.

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

Great Smoky Mountains has so many underrated areas. For those that want to skip the crowds, the Heintooga Spur road provides ...

All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked second overall, but it is the top park in the nation to see the categories of ...