These scenic routes pair national parks, theme parks and historic sites with family-friendly campgrounds across the U.S.

This recreation area in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains is frequently cited as one of the best mountain biking destinations ...

The most visited area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a stunning drive through the forest with trails and ...

Near Gatlinburg in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, this unusual and picturesque waterfall spreads across dark rock ledges beside ...

Even as a seasoned camper, I learned the hard way that a map does not tell the whole story. These simple steps will help you ...

Roughing it not your style? Here’s how to experience the wilderness in luxury tents, yurts, trailers, and geodesic domes.

I took an aerial tram up into the Great Smoky Mountains in spring 2023. The ride was not part of my initial travel plan. In fact, I'd never heard of it before this trip. I spotted the tram while stuck ...

During her first trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Business Insider's reporter was surprised by historic settlements and an epic tram ride.Joey Hadden/Business Insider In Spring 2023, I ...

If you’ve ever visited the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ve probably been to Sevierville. You maybe just didn’t realize it. Sevierville — pronounced suh-VEER-vul — is the ...

As the 2026 recipient of the Steve Kemp Writer's Residency offered by Smokies Life, he’ll have plenty of opportunity to do ...

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, ...

Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the temporary closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has ...