Ready for your next outdoor adventure? 🥾🌊 From misty mountain trails to sparkling lakes and rushing waterfalls, Tennessee is packed with scenic escapes for hikers, paddlers, bikers, and nature ...

The Great Smoky Mountains have long appealed to families looking for a trip that feels both active and easygoing. Cabin retreats remain popular because they combine mountain scenery with practical ...

These are the best alternatives to driving Route 66 - The historic road trip turns 100 this year, but Laura Millar recommends lesser-known highways to see the best of the US ...

Communication failures and questionable decisions led crews to leave the area prematurely; embers from the small Jan. 1 fire later reignited into the giant Palisades fire.

Spring in North Carolina has a way of pulling people onto the trails early in the day. The mountains slowly trade winter’s gray tones for fresh greens, and wildflowers begin to appear along forest ...

The early morning Tennessee sun slowly rises over the campsite, bringing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its inhabitants back to life. Birds wake and let out a ...

Drew Powers moved to Ventura almost 25 years ago from North Carolina and looked up at the hill behind Midtown Ventura with the giant letter “V” for Ventura painted on ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee State Parks plans to host free hikes guided by park staff on March 21, the second day of spring. The Spring Hikes range in difficulty from moderate to strenuous; ...

With spring almost upon us, it’s finally time to dust off your hiking boots, stretch your legs and get ready for the full-on ...

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Across Tennessee, state parks will welcome guests back outside to usher in spring with guided hikes. Tennessee State Parks will host Spring Hikes on Saturday, March 21 at ...

From lesser-known national parks to small towns with surprisingly impressive attractions, these underrated destinations run the gamut, offering something to pique the interest of all kinds of ...