Experience the thrill of spring in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains, where blooming wildflowers and scenic trails await.

From coastal highways to mountain passes, the country is filled with scenic routes that are as diverse ... National Park in ...

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach ... But on the days Bullhead is closed, ...

Conservationists and supporters of Southern Appalachia's Benton MacKaye Trail hope the third time's a charm for a bipartisan ...

In truth, the Midwest offers far more character, with the Ozarks rivaling the Appalachians and Smoky Mountains in some ... no particular order—a handful of trails within a two-hour drive, from the ...

The selected routes include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Byway, and the Nantahala Byway. Other scenic drives mentioned are the Waterfall Byway, Appalachian Medley Scenic ...

North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad for weekend trips.

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one ... hikers will have to use one of the other four main trails to Mount LeConte. Bullhead will reopen fully by fall 2025 but will close ...

Called a "misty mountain escape" by WorldAtlas writers, the Great Smoky Mountains ... American trade route. View the Nantahala National Forest from above at numerous scenic overlooks.