In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Tennessee. The birds were seen on Feb. 4 in Hornbeak by a Purple Martin enthusiast ... more ...

The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion May 3 on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the beauty ...

Yosemite National Park, California Yosemite National Park is a haven for those seeking awe-inspiring natural beauty. Known ...

The cuts targeted federal employees across all departments with “probationary status” because they have been hired in the past year. Probationary workers are easier to fire because they lack the ...

The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will host a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad ...

It was about 10:30 pm, the darkness so inky you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. The leafy boughs of late-spring ...

Applications for the annual Tremont Writers Conference will be accepted through May 15. The conference will be held Oct. 22-26.

Another easy spot to view wildflowers is along the Cove Hardwood Nature Trail during spring. This walking path is less than a ...

Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile ...