Portions of this piece were hosted. All opinions are my own. The Southeast will always feel like home to me. It’s where my ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

At Copper Top, the tri-tip undergoes a transformation that borders on magical – seasoned with a proprietary rub, then slow-smoked over red oak until it develops a flavorful crust on the outside while ...

From blazing summer heat to peaceful winter solitude, Badlands National Park offers a different experience in every season. Here’s what to expect with crowds, weather, cost, and activities—plus a few ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, unlike some other national parks across the United States, doesn't charge for admission. It legally can't.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park camping The NPS website also lists almost 100 campsites in the park. Backcountry sites for backpackers require hiking several miles to sites.

Since its creation in 1934, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that sprawls across more than a half-million acres between eastern Tennessee and WNC, has never required an entry fee.

Looking for a place to pitch a tent, park an RV, or hike to a waterfall? You'll find it at one of the best state parks in Minnesota.

Elk are found mainly in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — where they were re-introduced in 2021 after becoming extinct in the mountains due to over-hunting — and along the bordering ...