In the Smokies, wildflowers are out for most of the year - so volunteer Tom Harrington, 85, is too, reporting on the blooms he finds on his hikes.

One national park boasts the most diverse collection of wildflowers in the country, and they're blooming right now.

World Heritage Sites may sound like something only culture vultures will care to see. But don’t make the mistake of ...

Park volunteer Tom Harrington enjoys wildflowering and has devoted his retirement to extending that sense of wonder to as ...

Synchronous fireflies are returning to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for their annual light show, and now we know when. The National Park Service announced the peak dates for viewing the ...

Since the massive storm ravaged the Appalachian Mountains in September 2024, hikers have worried the country’s iconic trail may be unusable in 2025. To find out, we sent a veteran thru-hiker to do the ...

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail ...

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail in the park will close Monday through Thursday each week, excluding ...