The park lists Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 as "Red Diamond Days," when the Great Smoky Mountains ...

If you're hiking in the Smokies this season, keep an eye (and an ear) out for snakes, particularly these venomous ones.

Last year, right around my birthday, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. My day began with a hike ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours ... More well-known hiking trails, like Cades Cove, Rainbow Falls Trail and the Alum Cave are bound to be busy on Red Diamond Days.

A summer fun-themed roundup of 10Best Readers Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's where.

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

Summer is here. Ready for a little vacation? We've created a list of the best road trips you can take without leaving the ...

After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...

A tiny town nestled near the Smoky Mountains provides easy access to a must-drive stretch of road, top-of-the-line lodgings, and so much wilderness to explore.