In a world increasingly filled with artificial experiences and corporate food, Apple Valley Cafe stands as a delicious reminder that some pleasures remain authentic and uncompromised. This is ...

Dreaming of a wild, unforgettable celebration? These tips can help you pull it off in nature's grandest venues — without the ...

In the great state of Tennessee and very near the Great Smoky Mountains, the tall tales of summer often become the holidays of life that make every year memorable.

When the temperature climbs and the kids start bouncing off the walls (even though they’ve only been out of school for a few ...

The Dollar Tree on East Wears Valley Road stands as a monument to frugality in a town designed to separate visitors from their vacation budgets. The green lettering beckons like a beacon of bargain ...

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are the cities that likely first come to mind when you think about the Great Smoky Mountains in ...

In early May 2025, 89-year-old Robert Markel and his dog were killed by a black bear in Florida. This incident marked the ...

Every spring, the twinkling lights from thousands of fireflies illuminate the forests of Elkmont, Tennessee, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Together, the fireflies glow in a ...

Its not just breathtaking scenery that makes Great Smoky Mountains National Park one of the best road trip destinations for ...

It’s a challenging time for national park research. One dedicated atmospheric scientist is soldiering on anyway.

That’s why Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is celebrating Great Smoky Mountains this spring. The brewery is featuring a special collection of its flagship Pale Ale dedicated to four national parks ...

As the most biodiverse park in the National Park System, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a unique launchpad for ...