Last year was a record-breaking year for the National Park Service, with about 331.9 million recreational visits in 2024, a ...

After carving 43 miles of smooth asphalt that rises through meadows and dense forest on its way to a mile-high peak, a driver ...

Adventure-filled mountain getaways, relaxing beach vacations and history-rich weekend trips – all this and more awaits you in the Tar Heel State. Between the state's stunning national parks and ...

These 10 delightful communities offer historic downtown areas and breathtaking natural beauty! Just south of Nashville sits Franklin, a town that looks like it jumped right out of a history book. The ...

These 10 delightful small towns offer historic main streets and natural scenery that you’ll practically have all to yourself! When they handed out charm, Jonesborough definitely went back for ...

Hiking the trail to the Sandy Mush Cabins isn’t easy. It’s 2.15 miles up a Forest Service road off of NC-209, “The Rattler,” ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced Friday that the Cosby Area of the park has reopened to visitors after the completion of some infrastructure work.

A hiker with a broken leg was forced to wait until the next day for rescue due to treacherous weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say. The accident happened Thursday ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A highly-technical rescue unfolded late last week deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, putting the training of Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers to the ...

Tennessee Highway Patrol photo A hiker with a broken leg was forced to wait until the next day for rescue due to treacherous weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans both Tennessee and North Carolina, with the border running through the center of ...