A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.

The 4 mountain locations were included among a list of the 10 best day trips in North Carolina. Here's what writers had to say about them.

You could see the Great Smoky Mountains on this bucket list-worthy train ride. Or you could drive through on one of the best national park road trips. But if you really want to feel like you're on top ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Office is staffed by just four rangers, who alternate between office duties and hiking to remote sites. The Backcountry Office stays busy; in 2024, ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park shared the progress crews have made on the Laurel Falls Trail on Saturday morning. Crews have been working on the trail since the ...

LeConte Lodge is in the heart of the most visited national park in the U.S. And despite only being accessible by trail, it’s in high demand. Here’s how to get there—and how to snag a reservation.