In August 1973, I backpacked the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with two of my buddies, Ken and Ray. The three of us, all starving college students, planned to hike the entir ...

Roads that had gradually begun to reopen after a major snowstorm have closed again due to icy conditions. See which roads are closed as of Feb. 6.

Here are 12 of the most beautiful national parks in the U.S.

These 10 charming gateway towns throughout the U.S. are located near national parks, and are (almost) as beautiful as the outdoors nearby. Here's what to do in each.

Winding through lush forest and whispering pines, the Kuwohi Observation Tower Trail near Bryson City, NC, is a half-mile ...

North Carolina's mountains are calling, and the trails are waiting for your boots to answer. From gentle lakeside loops to ...

California and Pennsylvania may have the largest number of breweries per capita, but North Carolina has seen the largest ...

Trillium, salmonberry blossoms, and Pacific bleeding heart create splashes of color against the green backdrop. The park’s ...

That’s exactly what you’ll find at Twanoh State Park, a 182-acre wonderland hugging the shoreline of Hood Canal in Union, ...

Imagine you’re in Letchworth State Park one quiet winter morning, enjoying the dramatic views and wooded trails in “the Grand Canyon of the East” — and a black bear walks ...