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.

When it comes to planning a great family reunion, it's all about location. Plan yours at one of these Southern destinations ...

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 ...

Tucked away in the woods, this picture-perfect A-frame cabin is the ideal home base for your Great Smoky Mountain National Park adventures.

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

A popular section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened on April 4, following repairs from Hurricane Helene.

The National Park Service will reopen some roads, trails and facilities inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after ...

The National Park Service will be reopening some roads, trails and facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that ...

The Great Dismal Swamp is home to one of Virginia’s highest concentrations of black bears, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (Photo courtesy of Rob Wood and the U.S ...

TOWNSEND (WATE) — Saturday afternoon, protests transpired at the Townsend entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, marking the second time demonstrators rallied in support of park ...