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No one likes having to jump through a bunch of hoops just to hike a popular trail or visit a national park. But with more and more areas reaching their carrying capacity, it’s time to consider our options.

The 2022 "Peoples Tree," the U.S Capitols Christmas Tree set on the West Lawn, is from Pisgah National Forest and will be lit by a Cherokee citizen.

A wildfire burning for almost a week has grown but is now partially contained, officials said Tuesday.

The 2022 "Peoples Tree," the U.S Capitols Christmas Tree set on the West Lawn, is from Pisgah National Forest and will be lit by a Cherokee citizen.

Winter is coming, and along with cold temperatures comes the chance to rise above the snow and explore the Smoky Mountains in a creative new way. Just a three-hour drive from Atlanta, Waynesville is full of unique and breathtaking scenery, and the winter season adds a special touch.

After a group of campers left one of the Appalachian Trail's most beautiful sites covered in trash, the Forest Service banned camping there. But did it go too far? One local argues for a course correction.

In the 1760s, Swiss geologist Horace-Benedict Saussure invented a cyanometer to measure blueness, according to Newton’s theory.

"Were talking more openly about what our next options for the bathrooms, and the closure order," said Carolina Mountain Clubs Paul Curtin.

Every year since 2011, the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania has honored a few people “who have made exceptional and positive contributions

An Asheville man is heading to prison for kidnapping. Residents and visitors are welcome to give their input on the future of Max Patch in Madison County. The Haywood County fair gets underway this weekend!