Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist.

Adults want to enjoy the summer, too! From sipping moonshine to ziplining in the Smokies, here are dozens of fun grown-up activities in Pigeon Forge.

Dubbed “the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains,” Gatlinburg, TN, is known for its scenic beauty, cozy cabins, and ...

We found one small-town Pride festival in every red state. And each one reminds us that queer people are everywhere—and always have been. Here’s where Pride is blooming against the odds. Celebrating ...

Its vibrant, rainbow-like colors are produced by heat ... perfect example of beauty best admired from a distance. Abiqua Falls Trail is a difficult trail, but the payoff is enormous.

Jonesborough isn’t just any small town – it’s Tennessee’s oldest town and the storytelling capital of the world! Walking down Main Street feels like stepping into the pages of a history book. The ...

When most people think of trekking in India, the usual names from the Himalayas come to mind. But hidden away in the far ...

Cookeville, Tennessee, is a great home base for a weekend getaway filled with hikes, waterfalls, and lots of fresh air. The ...

The weather looked promising for May 19. This just happened to be Victoria Day in Canada. A little history — Victoria Day falls on the Monday preceding May 24.

Follow the Rainbow Falls Trail for two miles along the bustling Horsepasture River, a drop and pool creek with plenty of swimming hole potential, until you reach the base of Rainbow Falls.