New signs directing visitors to the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been installed after federal ...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — Our foraging party nibbles lemony mountain sorrel and delicate violets as we hike past forested valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on our ...

On a clear, sunny day in May, just a few weeks into the Smoky Mountain rafting season, Heather Ellis took a dozen people ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

In early May 2025, 89-year-old Robert Markel and his dog were killed by a black bear in Florida. This incident marked the ...

The country icon owns numerous businesses around her hometown resort, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Planning a summer road trip? Here are the best and worst states to add to your route, according to a new report.

Exploring New River Gorge National Park is the perfect way to dive into the rivers and mountains of West Virginia! Since ...

Fireworks will light up the skies all over East Tennessee for Independence Day. Here's when and where to find parades, festivals, concerts and more.

A guide to Asheville's farmers market scene, including details on the River Arts District Farmers Market's new permanent ...

Diana Renner takes us on a tour of her vibrant, walkable hometown.

J une has been kind this year, without the extreme heat spilling over from summer and so has South India’s culinary calendar. Many exciting food festivals are taking place, especially those bidding ...