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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered how locals experience Pigeon Forge differently from tourists? While visitors flock to the most popular ...

Spring break is right around the corner, and for students without extravagant plans, here are some budget friendly spring ...

A recent list from Southern Living named the "15 most beautiful places in North Carolina" including several locations in ...

Visitors looking forward to a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring and summer could encounter unkempt ...

A beloved National Park Service volunteer has been found dead after going missing on a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ann Houghton, 73, who volunteered for the NPS for more than ...