Looking for the coolest campsites with great views of the Smokies? These were the best in East Tennessee in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

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In the Smokies, wildflowers are out for most of the year - so volunteer Tom Harrington, 85, is too, reporting on the blooms he finds on his hikes.

Lightning bugs. Moon bugs. Fire devils. Whatever you call them, here's where to see fireflies throughout the South.

A tribute to Don Morris, paddling legend, devoted father, who passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, after a long battle with ...

Tucked away in the rolling hills of West Virginia, where the New River carves its ancient path through the Appalachian Mountains, sits a treasure trove that might just solve all your Father’s Day ...

Tennessee is home to one of the best NASCAR speedways in the country. The race track was honored in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, a poll to find out which 10 NASCAR tracks produce ...

We rank the 26 Best Underrated Travel Destinations in the U.S.. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your ...