Mt. LeConte Lodge is a fairly hard-to-reach and hard-to-book getaway. The lodge and peak are only accessible by one of six trails: Alum Cave Trail, Boulevard Trail, Bullhead Trail, Rainbow Falls Trail ...

Planning can be both an art and a science in the popular vacation destination of Gatlinburg, TN. There’s plenty to do, of course. But if you’re going to do everything you want, then you need a plan.

The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter cold or closed roads.

The park encourages the public to bring historic photos of old homesites, hand drawn maps or other documents that will help the park identify these locations. Several additional volunteers who are ...

PIGEON FORGE — Wilderness Wildlife Week kicks off next Tuesday, Jan. 28 offering free classes, programs, hikes and other ...

You can also have a national-park experience for free another way, by visiting one of the 20 national parks that don’t charge an entrance fee ever. Come and go as you please without dropping a dime.

Port Crescent State Park, nestled along the shores of Lake Huron in Port Austin, Michigan, is the hidden gem you’ve been ...

Together the Eaton and Palisades fires have burned almost 40,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and businesses, and killing 28 people. They've also burned through several beloved hiking areas.

Texas, the second largest state in the United States boasts a diverse landscape that draws hikers of many different skill levels from all over the world. From d ...

Hikers will reach an intersection with the Miner’s Ridge Loop trail after hiking 1.3 miles, but they should stay on the ...

When you think of New Jersey, there's a few things that likely come to mind. Maybe you envision the famous Jersey Shore, with carnival rides and bustling arcade ...

When it comes to the history of the hiking trails in the Olympic Region, you would be hard-pressed to find anybody who speaks ...