Tennessee's two venomous snake species found in the Smokies are the timber rattlesnake and the northern copperhead. If bitten ...

Set in the forests of East Tennessee, Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in the US thanks to its ...

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh is completely free. You can walk in, explore everything, and walk ...

The National Park Service is seeking the public's input on proposed improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail in the Great ...

Visit the most secluded and breathtaking natural escapes along the North Carolina for a quiet getaway from the usual crowds ...

I’ve spent my career covering under-appreciated gems and getting away from the crowds. But there’s something to be said for ...

The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and it's time to start planning your spring hikes in Tennessee.

Explore 5 picture-perfect nature trails in Tennessee for a spring hike, featuring wildflowers, scenic views, and ...

As the weather gets warmer, it's time to plan visits to the Smokies! Here’s when some trails and roads reopen - and when ...

The National Park Services is urging visitors to plan ahead, prepare for changing conditions and know their personal limits ...

After rangers carried out 18 backcountry search and rescue operations in March, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ...

Rangers have responded to a “significant volume” of emergencies, including a fall off a cliff: "Many are preventable with the ...