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 ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Stretching over more than 200,000 ha, this exceptionally beautiful park is home to more than 3,500 plant species, including almost as many trees (130 natural ...

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 ...

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

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 ...