The lottery for the popular national park event returns soon, but with some changes. How to apply for a parking pass.

American Rivers' annual report includes 10 rivers that hold significance to people and nature, or are threatened by climate ...

Despite being one of the top mountain towns in the U.S. with the best hikes, its crowded nature leaves some tourists craving ...

It's a secret sanctuary for wildlife and plantlife—perched atop one of the ancient peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and a new survey says that Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular in the country.

They’ve actually already had two such days this year: one on January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and another on January ...

The four-state mountain region that includes Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 14,500 black bears, but one particular animal had caught the attention of a watchful police ...

During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across ...

Discover the 17 most beautiful places in North Carolina—from misty mountains to coastal gems—beloved by locals for their ...

Located in Waynesville, North Carolina, The Swag is a unique all-inclusive resort with its own private entrance to the Great ...

Plans are still on for the annual Cataloochee Reunion at Palmer’s Chapel this August, a gathering of descendants of those who ...

There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company ...