Dollywood helped make Pigeon Forge the tourism hub we know today. When the theme park was announced in 1985, the city looked ...

In its earliest years, Pigeon Forge was a small, unincorporated rural community. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park changed that. Then, Dollywood changed it again. Dollywood celebrates its ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States. Every year, over 12 million people visit the national park and its surrounding towns. Gatlinburg, Pigeon ...

The natural phenomenon of the iconic monarch butterflies migrating south for the winter is a fascinating one - and it's one that's under threat.

Discover the best RV destinations for every month of 2025! This guide covers top seasonal spots for your year-round RV ...

Explore the iconic landmarks in Tennessee, from Graceland to Beale Street and Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Enjoy the rich ...

President Trump's hiring freeze forced national parks to rescind more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions.

An avid hiker and “dedicated” volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than two decades was found dead on the North Carolina side of the range nearly a week after going missing.

A missing 73-year-old hiker from North Carolina was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, park officials said. Ann Houghton was found on Sunday about a quarter mile ...