Tucked into the folds of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bryson City is a small mountain town that’s big on adventure. Once a whistle-stop town where trains sing through the valley, it’s now known for ...

The Smoky Mountains boast 800 square miles of peaks, valleys, lakes, and rivers and are home to wonderful gems like serene wilderness escapes with hidden waterfalls. When Tennessee native Dolly Parton ...

In East Tennessee, summer fun doesn't have to come with a big price tag. There are plenty of free things to do in the region. You could take advantage of the Knox County Public Library's family ...

Rain can sneak up on you in the Great Smoky Mountains. One minute you’re planning a full day of fun in the sun and then the clouds suddenly dump rain showers. Luckily, the fun isn’t washed away.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded over 11.5 million visits in 2025, according to official National Park Service ...

This story was produced in partnership with RE:PUBLIC Lands Media, an independent, nonprofit news organization. The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail forms a 5.5-mile loop through dense hardwoods, ...