After traveling to all 63 US national parks, I fell in love with places like Isle Royale, New River Gorge, Dry Tortugas, and ...

I would encourage everyone to consider making a trip to some of the least visited national parks in our system. By taking the pressure off the big guys (like Great Smoky Mountains) and visiting ...

GATLINBURG— Newfound Gap Road is getting an upgrade. Great Smoky Mountains National Park began a rehabilitation of a 7-mile ...

Long a fixture in the Alps, this model sends trekkers through the wilderness minus the burden of hauling camping gear. Lodging along the way provides hot meals and comfortable beds, ideal for a ...

The last time the NCHSAA played eight football state championships, the Smoky Mountain Conference won 11 in 20 years. How will it fare in 2025?