It's a secret sanctuary for wildlife and plantlife—perched atop one of the ancient peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

When bears develop a potentially dangerous level of comfort with humans and their food, they need to be relocated. Relocated bears don't often fare well.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to over 66 mammals, 240 species of birds, 80 reptiles and amphibians, an ...

An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.

The EPA estimates that between 2007 and 2018 the rule has cut 500,000 tons of sulfur dioxide and 300,000 tons of nitrous ...

Another WNC classic, the Nantahala Byway guides travelers through 43 miles of the Nantahala Forest, including 20 miles ...

Located in Waynesville, North Carolina, The Swag is a unique all-inclusive resort with its own private entrance to the Great ...

The National Park Service will reopen some roads, trails and facilities inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after ...

Over six months after Hurricane Helene caused "substantial damage" in Great Smoky Mountains National ... which is on the North Carolina side of the park, will welcome visitors back April 4 ...

Six months after hurricane floods tore through Tennessee and North Carolina, historic Cataloochee Valley sites will welcome back visitors.

The Blue Ridge Parkway and Smoky Mountains National Park are among the seven deadliest national parks, according to a newly ...

Want to skip the crowds at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? Visit this lesser-known natural attraction instead, featuring tons of recreational opportunities. Riley Moore Falls is an iconic ...