Douglas Lake in Tennessee is more than a secluded spot for fishing and hiking—when water levels drop, visitors can search for sparkling quartz crystals.

The hiking trails that made the list “not only promote physical well-being but also provide a mental respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life,” according to USA Today. New York made a ...

You could see the Great Smoky Mountains on this bucket list-worthy train ride. Or you could drive through on one of the best ...

Newfound Gap Road is getting an upgrade! Starting July 14, Great Smoky Mountains National Park kicked off a rehabilitation of ...

Birders looking for variety in both species and settings will find plenty to explore in the U.S. national park system. These parks and protected areas support hundreds of native and migratory ...

Little Falls in Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve features a 45-foot waterfall and swimming hole. Midnight Hole in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts a waterfall and deep ...

Fortunately, Tennessee and North Carolina — the two states that share Great Smoky Mountains National Park — each have plenty of amazing Great Smoky Mountains alternatives. On the Tennessee side, the ...

Discover America’s wild side with 10 Stunning National Parks You Must Visit in the U.S—a travel-blogger’s countdown of the 10 ...

In one sense, it’s odd to associate any firefly with youth, for by the time we see them lighting up our nights, they are ...

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts ...

Wikimedia Commons/Ken Thomas Cataloochee Valley Cataloochee Valley was home to over 750 people by the early 1900s in what is ...

Adults want to enjoy the summer, too! From sipping moonshine to ziplining in the Smokies, here are dozens of fun grown-up activities in Pigeon Forge.