An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.

That transcendent experience awaits at Ridge View BBQ in Dunbar, West Virginia – an unassuming temple of smoke where meat is ...

The Swedish painter shaped how the rest of the world viewed the hills and streams of Kansas, and the mountains of Colorado.

During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across ...

Ambler’s group petitioned Congress to create a Forest Preserve, making Asheville the earliest promoter of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “It would be reckless stupidity, negligence of ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual viewing opportunity for synchronous fireflies in June despite some operational changes. Vehicle lottery and peak view dates are expected to ...

From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is surrounded by unbelievably beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor adventures, a vibrant culture, friendly people, and an almost perfect climate (a ...

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website. Regional advocacy ...

This is how I feel about a Raleigh to the Great Smoky Mountains road trip ... roadside diner with hardwood flooring and road signs on the wall. Lake James State Park is a large reservoir in the ...

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 ...