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 ...

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

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

Six months after hurricane floods tore through Tennessee and North Carolina, historic Cataloochee Valley sites will welcome back visitors.

Portions of the Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina are scheduled to open at noon ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway and Smoky Mountains National Park are among the seven deadliest national parks, according to a newly ...

Every year, hundreds of people give their time to remove thousands of pounds of garbage from the park and its gateway ...

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 ...