The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

Officials have confirmed the missing hiker, Ann Houghton, was found deceased in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on ...

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

National Parks offer breathtaking natural beauty and adventure, drawing millions of visitors each year. However, while iconic ...

GATLINBURG, Tennessee — A hiker who was initially reported missing was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

How far you all going Ruby asked us with a smile? We’re going all the way, until the wheels fall off and burn,” – Bob Dylan and Sam Shepard There are places to travel to that when you visit, the ...

After Hurricane Helene completed its devastating march from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Smoky Mountains, the struggles of disaster survivors — from environmental devastation and bureaucratic ...

Adventure Scientists is looking for volunteers to take part in its new Tracking Eastern Hemlock Project, a way to identify the endangered eastern hemlock trees in the area. Researchers need outdoor ...

Too cold to enjoy the outdoor beauty of our island home? From Feb. 1-28, John K. Putnam brings the outside in with his ...

The Best Alpine Coasters in the United States Are you an adrenaline junkie looking for a unique outdoor experience that ...

These hidden gems in North Carolina aren’t so hidden anymore, mostly because I keep going back to them time and time again.

Researchers used drone imagery to analyze the full scope of a massive, 3,000-year-old fortress in the Caucasus mountains. Digitally stitching together 11,000 images, they created a complete map of ...