The Smoky Mountains offer the perfect setting for anyone ... and many species of birds throughout the park. Cades Cove, a popular area within the park, offers prime wildlife-watching opportunities ...

Every penny counts, so here are nine budget-friendly national parks where you can enjoy America's natural beauty without breaking the bank. These parks offer various ways to save money, including free ...

From a small town full of seasonal fun to a mountain getaway with its own Polar Express, here's where to spend winter in ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most popular, and right next door in Gatlinburg is an adventure park that's ...

when tour buses clog the country roads, filled with camera-toting tourists who have come to see and capture forever the beauty of autumn. I have seen traffic — almost bumper to bumper — in the Great ...

Drivers can once again enjoy the scenic views on Foothills Parkway East. But some areas in the county’s most-visited national ...

For nature lovers, no weekend in Pigeon Forge would be complete without a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains may be the state’s only national park, but with 13 million visitors a year ... in the regular 12-day ...

Holly Kays is the lead writer for the 29,000-member Smokies Life, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the scientific, historical, and interpretive activities of Great Smoky Mountains National Park by ...

With its wealth of mountains, caves, rivers and hiking trails, this US state’s stunning natural landscape is perfect for ...

Bryson City offers fall foliage, outdoor activities and Polar Express train rides are on track for the holidays.

Kayak and boat tours are also popular from May to September ... Find diverse wildlife and ever-changing foliage at Great ...