Want to see black bears or wild elk in the Smokies? We've ranked the top 5 spots in the park where you are almost guaranteed ...

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GETTING THERE: Rail, bus and air service will get you near the Appalachian Trail at many points along its more than 2,175 miles but not quite to it. Check the Shuttle List on the Appalachian Trail ...

America’s national parks are the beating heart of outdoor adventure, vast landscapes where every turn feels like a postcard ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Visitors flock to parks and natural areas in Western North Carolina during the fall season. But this year, the government shutdown ...

(WBIR- Sevier County) The National Park Service banned drones last week from the Appalachian Trail, which crosses through Tennessee and 13 other states. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ...

About 20 percent more people are storing their food in their tent with them than in the recommended bear cans.

As damage assessments continue, an NPCA staffer who lived through Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina reflects on the impact to residents and the Southeastern parks they love, including the Blue ...

The Appalachian Trail crosses 14 states, six national parks and eight national forests. Marc Muench / Corbis At 2,178 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the nation’s longest marked footpath. Starting at ...

After retiring on March 28, Bedford Fire Chief Scott Hunter will set out to hike the Appalachian Trail. Courtesy photo/Bedford Fire Department BEDFORD — Just days after retiring as chief of the ...

Charles Hosch, 67, hiked up Georgia's Blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail a month ago. Despite massive searches, the Texas lawyer and professor hasn't been seen since.