Sure, we're still a month away from the start of spring. But the daffodils are starting to pop and the first hints of green are appearing on the trees. So naturally, that means it's time to start ...

Sunlight streaks the red-clay trail, which bulges with tree roots that spread like spider veins. We try not to trip over them as we ascend the mountain, past silverbell and hemlock trees, toward the ...

Even with the influx of artificial intelligence and virtual reality, there’s nothing that compares to the real-life experience of roaming through the natural wonders of national parks. In the ...

Looking for the perfect family vacation in the mountains? My Florida-based family loves Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, home to endless family-friendly attractions and outdoor recreation ...

Note: For more background on this story and Elkmont's history, see our in-depth series "Elkmont Will Shine" from earlier this year. Crews in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have completed the ...