Head to Deep Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to go on a waterfall-spotting hike. Hop aboard one of the Great ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running ...

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The opposite is true. There’s a reason it’s so popular: This spectacular ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park - a family-focused resort located minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, featuring an indoor water park, multiple dining venues, and a range of ...

CAROL. THANK YOU JANE. THIS TIME OF YEAR, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HITS TOURISM SEASON STRIDE. BUT WITH THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UNDERWAY, ONE POPULAR NATIONAL PARK COULD PARTIALLY SHUT DOWN. OUR PEYTON ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anakeesta, the award-winning mountaintop adventure park in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, is excited to unveil Making More Magic, a bold ...

Because the South is dotted with diverse landscapes, ranging from thriving urban areas to lush natural spaces, deciding on which type of vacation to take can prove challenging. However, if you head to ...

There are a lot of ways to experience the mountains. Some like to chalk up and head to world-renowned rock climbing destinations like those in Idaho. Others prefer slow, easy-going hikes like those on ...

The Kuwohi Observation Tower, formally known as Clingmans Dome, is a must-see when visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are so many great hikes in North Carolina, but I would put ...