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No trace was ever found of Derek Lueking, declared missing from Great Smoky Mountains National Park on March 17, 2012.

The national park is known around the world for its wildflowers with over 1,500 kinds of flowering plants, more than any other in North America.

What happens when an African American woman decides to solo-hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine during a summer of bitter political upheaval? Everything you can imagine, from scary moments of racism to new friendships to soaring epiphanies about the timeless value of America’s most storied trekking route.

If you are a lover of hiking, Knoxville is the place to be. With its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains, there are endless possibilities for adventurous nature activities.

You won’t need to break a sweat or own a 4WD vehicle to soak up the scenery at these stunning sites

Litter is deplorable, but graffiti is worse. It can’t easily be collected and disposed of properly. Some graffiti can never be removed.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Are you looking for a long-weekend get-away within a few hours’ drive of the Tri-Cities? This bi-weekly, “72-hour” hiking series will guide you on unique, three-day adventures in

We found something for everyone—from Glacier to Zion, temperate rainforest to the chilly tundra. These are our favorite amazingly beautiful national parks to visit now (or for your 2022 family vacation).

It is possible to find a stillness in the Smokies—if you know where to look.

NATIONAL PARK — Newfound Gap Road was closed briefly Wednesday due to a landslide that was discovered Tuesday night, limiting access to many of the most popular trails in Great