Dubbed “the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains,” Gatlinburg, TN, is known for its scenic beauty, cozy cabins, and small-town charm — but you don’t need an over-the-top budget to experience it.

My first time visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was years ago. I had visited mountain ranges in other parts of ...

The Great Smoky Mountains play a pivotal role in snow events, but the influence isn’t widespread. Storm direction is a key factor in which side of the Smokies gets the most snow during a winter ...

With America’s 250th birthday coming up, it might be a good time to start planning a weekend vacation outside North Carolina, where you can experience a new destination and get your Red, White, and ...

A flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard, based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, rescued a hiker suffering from severe ...

The hiker used a Garmin inReach to send an emergency SOS near the he Double Springs Gap Shelter.

A flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard, based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, on Tuesday morning rescued a hiker suffering from severe cold-weather injuries in the Great Smoky Mountains ...

A Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew swiftly rescued a hiker with severe cold injuries in a remote area of the Great Smoky Mountains Tuesday morning.

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As someone who moved to Tacoma in December, I don’t want to wait until the warmer months to put on my hiking shoes and explore our beautiful state. Luckily, there seems to be a good number of hikes ...