Planning a road trip this summer? USA Today has got you covered. And if your vehicular vacation happens to head to the Great Smoky Mountains, you're in luck, because USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's ...

In the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee black bears are not an unusual sight ... Bears also use water sources for relaxation and ...

The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the summer (June, July and August) and the fall. July is the busiest month of the summer season while October weekends draw those in ...

The most popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closing and won’t reopen until mid-2026, according to the ...

With large-scale holiday events and snow-capped mountains, this area is perfect for a getaway. There's so much to do, including visiting museums, going to Dollywood, and dining out. About 15 years ...

The one-way, narrow road can be crowded in peak seasons (summer and mid-October to mid ... Check out our Great Smoky Mountains National Park travel guide. Smoky Mountains National Park Half ...

It just got easier to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park thanks to an extensive renovation of a popular trail that leads to the park’s tallest waterfall. The Ramsey Cascades Trail is ...

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a report at 3:08 p.m. on Wednesday, warning residents of strong thunderstorms until ...

The power of the lesson came from the real-life, hands-on engagement in the forest, as students measured trees in the Look ...

After years of visiting Tennesee's Smoky Mountains, I say it is the best place to visit in the US in winter, especially for ...