Discover diverse terrains in the Great Smoky Mountains through the accessible Oconaluftee River Trail for scenic views. The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the biggest hiking attractions in the ...

Mt. LeConte Lodge is a fairly hard-to-reach and hard-to-book getaway. The lodge and peak are only accessible by one of six trails: Alum Cave Trail, Boulevard Trail, Bullhead Trail, Rainbow Falls Trail ...

The National Park Service will close one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month as part of a more than year-long improvement effort. Starting Jan. 6 ...

After nearly three years, the popular 4-mile trail to Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s tallest waterfall is fully open.

The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most ... Read more about Great Smokies Superintendent Receives Award for Hikes for Healing Program Press Release Great Smokies ...

National Park Service photo The most popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ... giving them a first shot at hiking. The earliest incarnation of the trail dates to the early ...

If you've found your way to Townsend, nestled on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you're already privy to ...

Laurel Falls Trail is a popular destination at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Seeing over 300,000 hikers annually, it’s one of the park’s most iconic trails. While Gatlinburg was largely ...

The Palisades fire burned several miles of trails in the Santa Monica Mountains but did not make it far west enough to harm ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for quick, less-crowded trails, keep an eye out for ... does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also the most visited ...