Planning an trip into the Great Smoky Mountains? These gateway towns offer thrills, frills, and stunning views - just a short ...

From months-long adventures to trails under 200 miles, we found the best of the rest of thru-hikes in the southeastern U.S.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Friends of the Smokies, a nonprofit organization, are hosting several guided hikes across Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The hikes will be a chance to learn more about ...

Multigenerational road trips have gained popularity, with families reimagining their holiday traditions to find new adventures — including visiting national parks.

When the federal government shut down at midnight Oct. 1, there were a lot of questions, especially for Western North ...

Depending on where you're headed for leaf-peeping in East Tennessee, the "best" time to see fall color will vary. The region has diverse elevations, so the times of peak fall color will vary.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In the latest edition of WATE’s Smoky Mountain Minute, experts with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park spoke about trail-thru hikers along the Appalachian Trail.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — One hundred years of hiking, education, volunteering and conservation in the Great Smoky Mountains started on an October day in 1924. Twenty hikers from the ...

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many Americans are gearing up to start planning their summer travel soon, and for many, visiting a national park is on their bucket list. It's no secret that ...

The best view of the Great Smoky Mountains might not be on one of its peaks. Instead, you can view those gorgeous mountain ...