Improvements are on the way for one of the most iconic and scenic roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, unlike some other national parks across the United States, doesn't charge for admission.

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

Maggie Valley is a popular elk-spotting area. There have been recent reports of dangerously close interactions and people ...

North Carolina might be the birthplace of American barbecue. In the early 1700s, German and Dutch immigrants brought with them a love of pork and a craving for vinegar.

Outside Magazine ranks Midnight Hole in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as one of the best swimming holes in the U.S.

I f you haven’t heard of Bryson City, North Carolina before, I wouldn’t be surprised, but you no doubt have heard of all the reasons it’s a famous vacation destination. Located in the Smoky ...

G reat Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the U.S. Spanning Tennessee and North Carolina, this gorgeous mountain range has brought travelers to the region for centuries. But ...

From the Biltmore Estate to the Great Smoky Mountains, discover the best places to visit in North Carolina. Explore the state's must-see cities and attractions.

A North Carolina woman has been found dead after going missing inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say. Ann Houghton, 73, was discovered just before 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 ...

Missing Persons Missing North Carolina hiker, 73, found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ann Houghton was avid hiker, volunteered in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than 20 ...