Discover diverse terrains in the Great Smoky Mountains through the accessible Oconaluftee River Trail for scenic views. The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the biggest hiking attractions in the ...

Ann Houghton was found dead Feb. 2, on one of her many explorations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Ann Houghton, a 73-year-old hiker, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after going missing over the weekend.

The Gatlinburg Trail is one of only two hiking paths in the national park that allows dogs and bicycles (the other being the Oconaluftee River Trail). The trail is well maintained and relatively flat.

Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile ...

Ann Houghton, a 73-year-old resident of the Tar Heel State, was found dead a quarter mile away from Enloe Creek Trail around ... work both hiking and serving Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

Ann Houghton went hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and was reported missing on February 1. The next day she ...

A North Carolina woman who served as a volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park was found dead along a popular trail, the park says. Great Smoky Mountains National Park photo A North Carolina ...

Hughes Ridge and Enloe Creek trails, NPS said. Houghton, a resident of Jackson County, North Carolina, had volunteered in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than 20 years ...

A North Carolina woman who served as a volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park was found dead along a popular trail, the park says. Great Smoky Mountains National Park photo A North ...