For visitors to North Carolina seeking experiences that showcase the state’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad delivers without requiring advanced degrees in ...

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina offers exactly that kind of old-school adventure – a magnificent rail experience where the journey itself becomes the destination you ...

Planning an trip into the Great Smoky Mountains? These gateway towns offer thrills, frills, and stunning views - just a short ...

This unique way of seeing the countryside makes for the perfect outdoorsy leaf-peeping tour, with options in both the North ...

Discover the most famous U.S. fall foliage train rides. Explore New England, NY, Maine & Amtrak routes while learning the ...

All parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park will reopen and be fully operational thanks to leadership and money from a group of state and local leaders. The plan, which is expected to be ...

The federal government shutdown means most roads and trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open but some services visitors expect will not be available. One of the most important ...

One of the best ways to view the changing autumnal colors is with a scenic train ride. There are a variety of routes across the US, Canada, and Europe that are ideal for fall. Some of these train ...

A year to the day Hurricane Helene arrived in North Carolina, a mountain landslide closed a popular road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, rangers said on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. National Park ...

If you have day-hiked in the Smokies, you have undoubtedly been monitored, unawares, from a tree cavity. The unseen watcher? A winged super-predator resting with one eye open, waiting for dusk or ...

Learn about the Biosphere Reserve and the importance of protecting the ecology of planet Earth. In this episode of "Carolina Journal", learn about the Biosphere Reserve and the importance of ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials said a 21-year-old man who had been reported missing over the weekend was found dead. GSMNP leaders said Ryan Lakes was found dead at ...