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 ...

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.

During peak season, the popular national park has 10 to 12 "Volunteers in Park" on its roster for every one National Park ...

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 ...

It is estimated that more than 2,400 former homesites can be found in the park. 70% of these homesites have been identified, ...

The lower section is three times as wide as a typical hiking trail and hardened with gravel ... and interpretive activities of Great Smoky Mountains National Park by providing educational products and ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises the public that black bears in North Carolina are in their “winter ...

From leisurely neighborhood walks to logging more than 2,500 miles along the iconic Camino, the Colemans have come a long way – figuratively and literally.

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

From magical theme parks like Anakeesta in Gatlinburg to scenic drives and hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Smokies create vacation memories worth savoring – and quite ...

The Haywood Ice Fest continues with a winter birding walk at Lake Junaluska, snowball wars at Smoky Mountain Sk8way, an ice rink, winter lights and more. For details, visit ...