With the age of the Great Smoky Mountains forest, many trees have hit their average lifespan. The park's tree crew prunes or ...

With spikes on his shoes, a helmet on his head, a rope on his harness, and a chainsaw on his belt, Ken Gragg starts to climb.

These Pennsylvania destinations make camping extra special, with memorable landscapes and serene outdoor experiences.

One of the interesting things people don’t tell you about taking a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip is how remarkably un-commercialized this 469-mile slice of Appalachian Americana is. In our experience, ...

Black bears and grizzlies are common throughout many parts of North America, but there are plenty of places you can go hiking ...

We can all agree that the national parks in the United States are breathtakingly beautiful and chock-full of opportunities to get outdoors in some of the most dramatic settings on Earth. The ...

The Bistro at the Everett Hotel serves upscale mountain cuisine in a setting that manages to be fancy without being stuffy.

Banner Elk sits in a high valley surrounded by some of North Carolina’s tallest peaks, creating a dramatic mountain setting. This small town has earned the nickname “Culinary Hot Spot of the High ...

Explore these hidden waterfalls in North Carolina that most travelers drive right past, including quiet mountain cascades and ...

Climb this North Carolina stairway trail to reach a breathtaking waterfall, where spring greenery and rushing water create pure magic.

A flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard rescued a Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiker "suffering from ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Big Creek Lake was closed in early 2025, but a new House Bill could reopen it for recreation. The ...