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Heres a collection of some of the most epic fall hikes within driving distance of Ohio: A mix of single trails and entire parks.

Color changes usually start in mid-September in the higher elevations. The mid to lower elevations peak around mid-October to early November.

Color changes usually start in mid-September in the higher elevations. The mid to lower elevations peak around mid-October to early November.

The first half of the Alum Cave Trail is a gem — a streamside trail with excellent views. In many ways, it’s the heart of the Smokies experience.

Great Smoky Mountains is a mecca for millions of outdoor visitors each year. But as our 63 Parks columnist explains, that doesn't mean you can’t find solitude and peace. Often all it takes is a walk in the woods. Avoid crowds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A 7-year-old killed while sleeping in a tent in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the 11th person to die from a falling tree.

A 7-year-old killed while sleeping in a tent in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the 11th person to die from a falling tree.

Charlies Bunion will never be mistaken for one of the Smokies’ majestic peaks. It is rugged and ragged — a sort of obstructive bump on the landscape.

The 1900s were just a few years along when a young man named Masahara Iizuka stepped on American soil for the first time. Around 26 years old, he’d ar...

When Swain County was formed from parts of surrounding counties, Bryson City was selected to serve as the county seat of Swain County.