Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be overrun, but that’s only because it’s wildly awesome. Here’s why a trip to GSMNP ...

The obvious draw to McCall is the skiing. The small town sits in the Cuddy and Salmon River Mountains of Idaho, collecting ...

It's not just Niagara Falls. Many states in the US have impressive waterfalls. Some require a hike, but others are easy to ...

A trail through the Nantahala National Forest takes hikers around the back ... Though that flow is heaviest in winter and spring, tourist traffic peaks in the summer. Visitors need a permit ...

Winter occasionally decorates portions of the falls with ... Photo credit: Jonathan Sluder Today, the falls are managed as part of the Nantahala National Forest, balancing public access with ...

In late spring, that includes wildlife watching excursions to see caribou, whales and more, and “bushcraft” expeditions in which guests go off the grid in an old-growth forest to learn skills ...

Nestled between Fayetteville and the Uwharrie National Forest is Southern Pines, a sleepy destination with a Southern small-town feel. It boasts a warm, salubrious climate, making it less humid in the ...

Photo credit: Todd The name itself is a clever linguistic mashup of its two national forests: “Chero” from Cherokee National Forest and “hala” from Nantahala National ... most extravagant colors ...