A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among ...

Fortunately, Tennessee and North Carolina — the two states that share Great Smoky Mountains National Park — each have plenty of amazing Great Smoky Mountains alternatives. On the Tennessee side, the ...

The Llama Force Trailhead Shuttle service picks up and drops off hikers at two popular trailheads that lead to the lodge in ...

“I’ve probably already talked to 20 people,” says Joshua Albritton, supervisory preventative search and rescue (PSAR) ranger ...

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...

An elite group of first responders in Great Smoky Mountains National Park works to address common hiker mistakes - and responds if they happen anyway.

At just 150 feet, the new trail is quite short, but it connects with the often-overlooked legacy of the Great Smoky Mountains’ Black residents ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

Looking for outdoors summer fun on a budget? In East Tennessee you don't have to go far to find one of the best free attractions in the U.S.

I've been wearing these trail runners since early spring and they've held up on runs and during everyday wear. Over the years ...