By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor For the second time this summer, wildfire smoke from our northern neighbors ...

Mark Twain once wisely noted “One must travel to learn,” and while school was out for the summer, our kids still received plenty of informal education, thanks to multiple family adventures jam-packed ...

We knew we had finally reached Bone Valley when we stumbled out of the laurel into an old homestead that was a moss covered ...

Free Lunch,” mixed-media portraits by Louisiana-born artist Vitus Shell opens Tuesday in the Merkle Gallery at the South ...

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For those who appreciate the magic that happens when cheese meets seafood, the Parmesan Trout combines perfectly broiled fish with a golden layer of shredded parmesan cheese, creating a savory crust ...

Escape the crowds and discover peaceful pockets of the Smoky Mountains in 2025. Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Find peace in the Smoky Mountains with this 2025 guide to hidden trails, scenic drives, quiet towns, and smart ways to skip ...

When a disaster like Hurricane Helene strikes, the impulse to “clean up” is powerful. That said, our recent approach in ...

Find your next getaway at this gateway to the Smoky Mountains. Bryson City, North Carolina, offers a friendly Main Street, scenic train ride, and many riverside adventures.

If you’ve been envious of European train excursions, make time to board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for a memorable ride. Journeys through the mountains involve one of two train styles ...

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fish biologist Jeff Ziller talks about the art of fishing Oregon's mountain lakes.