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If you're hiking in the Smokies this season, keep an eye (and an ear) out for snakes, particularly these venomous ones.

One coalition called Safe Passage is on a mission to provide bears safe travel and educate drivers on the role they play in making that happen.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the crown jewel of the Southern Appalachians, an ancient landscape teeming with life — ...

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is about to begin a multi-year rehabilitation of the iconic Bullhead Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hikes we love: Seven Bridges Trail is one of the most popular trails around, so named for the foot bridges over the cascading ...

Jim and Leslie Costa will create an insect field guide during their time with Steve Kemp Writers Residency in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Near the base of the Great Smoky Mountains lies an overlooked town filled with outdoor adventures. Here's why you should ...

Did you know that nearly 50 million people in the United States alone engage in hiking each year Beyond being a popular ...

Creeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They ...

In truth, the Midwest offers far more character, with the Ozarks rivaling the Appalachians and Smoky Mountains in some ... no particular order—a handful of trails within a two-hour drive, from the ...

Plus, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular outdoor attraction in Tennessee. It was the most visited U.S. National Park in 2024, with over 12 million visitors enjoying the wildlife, ...