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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the border of both Tennessee and North Carolina. Knowing that the park spans two different states may give you some insight into just how ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a natural paradise that straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee with stunning mountain landscapes, lush forests, diverse wildlife and a rich ...

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 ...

Tennessee is packed with activities for kids of all ages, from theme parks and interactive museums to outdoor adventures.

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 ...