U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're curious what wildflower species you're seeing, try using the iNaturalist app. Not only can it help identify what plants you're looking at, but it also provides ...

This is a terrific spot in the Great Smoky Mountains to pause and enjoy a meal — just be careful walking across the creek, as the rocks can get slippery.

When the air turns hot and thick, it’s time to seek higher ground. The South’s plentiful mountains are filled with fresh breezes, backcountry trails, and green-carpeted landscapes as far as the eye ...

Didn’t win the firefly lottery? Don’t worry, the majestic synchronous fireflies light show isn’t limited to just the lucky few. The synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park put ...

Explore the Smoky Mountains in a new way with the Gatlinburg Wine Trail, featuring 5 locations offering wine tastings, ...

Some changes are coming to a popular national park in Tennessee. Beginning March 2023, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have to buy a parking pass. The new parking fees are $5 per ...

A century ago, the great-grandparents of Tennessee citizens sent nickels to their state governments to buy land for a national park. The mountains were devastated by timber harvest, and leaders in ...