Here’s Kuru’s list of the 10 best national parks for hiking: The undisputed king of hiking variety and foot traffic. Average ...

An elite group of first responders in Great Smoky Mountains National Park works to address common hiker mistakes - and ...

The Clingmans Dome trail takes you to the highest point in Tennessee, providing sweeping views of the Great Smoky Mountains ...

For a short and sweet hike to the beach, I would consider wearing water shoes that can also be used for hiking, especially if you plan on wading or swimming. There's also a point where you have to ...

Stop! Don't touch that plant! There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so take the early mornings to your advantage to enjoy a more serene hike. Most visitors arrive between 10 and 11 a ...

It’s not yet 9 a.m. on a weekday, but Alum Cave Trail is already bustling. With parking scarce, hikers might walk nearly a mile to reach the trailhead along Newfound Gap Road. “I’ve probably ...

While the popular Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed, there are still many other trails and attractions to explore in the park. Visitors can hike to Abrams Falls, G… ...

It’s not yet 9 a.m. on a weekday, but Alum Cave Trail is already bustling. With parking scarce, hikers might walk nearly a mile to reach the trailhead along Newfound Gap Road. “I’ve probably ...

Start your trip at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (4 miles southwest of Gatlinburg) to get an overview of the area's history and pick up trail maps. Alternatively, head to "the locals' entrance" at ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A hiker, who had been reported as missing, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday. Ann Houghton, 73, was reported missing on Saturday, Feb ...

There are plenty of ways to get into Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a hike or to set up camp, but there are only three true entrances. The main entrance is in Gatlinburg , Tennessee on ...