Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April and August, according to the National Park Service website. During these ...

On a recent trip to Tennessee, I lost count of how many people told me the same strange and unusual thing about Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you stacked up all of the park’s salamanders ...

Some of the items in stores at visitor centers have an extra connection to the park: they're the work of current or retired rangers and volunteers.

These trails will take you to some of the best sunset views in Tennessee.

People are the key” is the motto for this East Tennessee city named one of the safest college towns in America.

This round-up of essential Tennessee mountain towns has a little something for every one, including theme parks, national ...

Join me as I share the national pabest Smoky Mountain vacation ideas for every traveler based on my experience exploring the ...

Find tranquility off the beaten path at the second-tallest mountain in the Smokies, where trails span dozens of miles from ...

A retired park ranger makes toys and keepsakes that he donates for sale at park stores. His work has raised thousands of ...

It's semifinal day for the Tennessee high school girls basketball state tournament 2025. Four teams remain in each ...

but it's the younger Glasper that left her mark on the biggest stage in Tennessee high school basketball this week. Glasper ...