A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.

It takes some effort to hike there, but this once abandoned tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is worth the ...

The North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was hardest hit by Helene and continues to recover from historic flooding. Most campgrounds and trails are now open, but remaining Helene ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Office is staffed by just four rangers, who alternate between office duties and hiking to remote sites. The Backcountry Office stays busy; in 2024, ...

What better spot to enjoy Tennessee's stunning fall colors than Great Smoky Mountains National Park? As the trees begin to change color and leaf peeping season comes into its prime, the national park ...

It stands to reason that the best National Parks in the U.S. would also be the most popular, at least in most respects, and ...