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 ...

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 ...

I'm From the South and This Charming Smoky Mountains Town Is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage in the U.S. Cherokee, North Carolina, is the perfect place to leaf peep. Cherokee, North Carolina, is ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for summer hikes and holiday getaways, but there are plenty of attractions created to entertain even during the winter ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're curious what wildflower species you're seeing, try using the iNaturalist app. Not only can it help identify what plants you're looking at, but it also provides ...

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 ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WATE) — This is the time of year when many come and visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fall in the Smokies means beautiful colors on the trees and animals out and about.

My grandma was a huge fan of country music legend Dolly Parton and even fashioned her big, blonde hair and sparkly outfits after her. I have always wanted to go to her theme park, Dollywood, the #1 ...

When the federal government shut down at midnight Oct. 1, there were a lot of questions, especially for Western North ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains fully operational through the end of the month during the federal government ...

Are you looking for the best things to do in Charlotte? We just created a list of 18 must do activities for you to do while ...