This mountain town, nicknamed the Gem Capital of the World, offers stunning landscapes, rich history, and outdoor adventure.

An interest in different cultures led Matthew Mahar to pursue an anthropology minor in college and to subsequently travel extensively. More recently, it’s ...

When a bear becomes a nuisance or even a danger to people, moving the bear somewhere might seem the logical solution. It doesn't end well, however.

Radnor Lake is Nashville’s version of Central Park, if Central Park banned jogging, biking, dogs, and basically anything that ...

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.

Want to skip the crowds at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? Visit this lesser-known natural attraction instead, ...

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

Once a staple of the Cherokee diet, particularly in early springtime, sochan's prolific greenery grows at a terrific rate.

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

Over six months after Hurricane Helene caused "substantial damage" in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the park’s hardest-hit areas is reopening. Trails and some roads in Cataloochee ...

On April 4 by 12 PM EST, the National Park Service (NPS) will reopen portions of Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cataloochee Valley has been closed since September 2024 ...

US 441/Newfound Gap Road between Gatlinburg and Cherokee is closed to all traffic April 2 because of high winds, according to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The major road through the ...