The Smoky Mountains have long been a cherished destination for travelers who seek an escape into the wild Known for their breathtaking vistas lush biodiversity and serene atmosphere they offer an unma ...

Having more time to travel is one of the best parts of retired life -- and many retirees do take advantage of this perk.

If you've found your way to Townsend, nestled on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you're already privy to ...

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 barn with goats at Carl Sandburg Home has reopened to the public. Parking is only available at the hikers parking so ...

You can also have a national-park experience for free another way, by visiting one of the 20 national parks that don’t charge ...

Some of that snow was already on the ground when an arctic air brought record-setting cold to the mountains along the ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park reports it has 14 inches at Mount LeConte, which stands at an elevation of 6,593 feet. Newfound Gap in the middle of the 522,427-acre park has ...

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.

Temperatures in the North Carolina mountains are falling to nightly lows near zero, with wind chills near minus-20 degrees, ...