Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile round-trip hike to Charlies Bunion. This scenic rock formation was exposed in ...

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 ...

There are about 80 days of summer vacation before school comes along to end it. Have you decided how to spend them? The communities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are hot summertime ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Look for parking along Park Headquarters Road. Once parked, plan to walk into Gatlinburg for a bite before trekking back. I recommend some griddle cakes at Crockett's Breakfast ...

Sevierville and nearby Pigeon Forge are full of bright, loud attractions. If you want to find a new escape, there's SkyLand Ranch. Located at 1620 Parkway in Sevierville, SkyLand Ranch sits on a ...

In the hills and mountains East Tennessee, nearly every walk or drive has great views. It's why we're a top tourist destination and why thousands of families have pointed their U-Hauls in our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. The Cherokee people called this area the “Place of Blue ...

About 15 years ago, I moved to Nashville and was excited to learn that it was located just a short drive away from Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Since then, it's been a regular trip for my husband and ...

There’s no question that North Carolina’s roster of mountain towns is stacked. As you make your way down the westernmost region of the Tar Heel State—from Boone down to Highlands—you’ll come across a ...