Tucked away in the majestic Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Erwin stands as a testament to the idea that the best things in life don’t require a platinum credit card or a six-figure ...

Ballet dancer, author, and founder, Misty Copeland, will deliver the commencement address at Wake Forest University's 2026 graduation ceremony.

This North Carolina woodland trail offers a magical spring escape, with towering trees, blooming wildflowers, and serene ...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner released the tribe’s task force report on community organizing and will immediately implement a recommended increase ...

Two hikers were killed when a tree fell on a popular trail in Washington state’s Olympic National Forest last week, according to a local report. Christine Mutchler, 70, Kathy Pickard, 76, and Kathy ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Los Angeles has a 700,000-acre national forest playground with 557 miles of trails accessible within an hour’s ...

The Tellico Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forest is seeking comments on a proposed Environmental Assessment for the Restoration of Dry Forest Communities near Tellico Plains in Monroe ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A species of woodpecker that has not been seen in Tennessee since the 1990s may soon return to the state. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and ...

America’s forests are a source of strength for our economy and a reflection of our Nation’s natural beauty—they provide the abundant resources that sustain jobs, build communities, and enrich our ...

I don’t need a reason to go hiking, but if I am going, I’d always prefer to see the mountains. Don’t get me wrong-I love Tennessee’s waterfall trails and peaceful lake loops. But there’s nothing that ...