Mountains have a way of whispering promises of crisp air, quiet trails, and views that make the world feel infinite. You ...

The ATC's annual long-distance hiker survey shows hikers like their alone time, and some could learn a lesson about proper ...

This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee. World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best ...

A look at the under-the-radar Big South Fork recreation region, an Appalachian region drawing more outdoor visitors and some ...

A deep heat mass beneath the Appalachians appears to have started near a rift between Greenland and North America. Its slow southward journey reveals that ancient tectonic events still influence the ...

Cataloochee Ranch straddles the blue-toned, hazy range of the Appalachian Mountains between North Carolina and Tennessee. A ...

Thinking about a road trip in Virginia Let this list nudge you toward the winding byways and coastal crossings where the ...

Naturalist and nature writer Dennis Chastain died last week at his home in the Appalachian Mountains in PIckens County ...

Whether you are looking for an action-packed outdoor adventure with your tribe or a leisurely gal pal weekend in nature, ...

Tucked away in western North Carolina's mountain region is a tranquil, craft‑filled hamlet surrounded by waterfalls, forest trails, and a cultural arts center.

Tucked between the rolling Appalachian Mountains in northeastern Tennessee lies Johnson City—a place where time seems to flow like the gentle streams that wind through its valleys, not too fast, not ...

Reversing a historical migration pattern, Appalachian Kentucky families now are more likely to resettle nearby than in a ...