Even though bear encounters are becoming more prevalent along the Appalachian Trail and wildlife-resistant food storage is required in some areas, AT thru-hikers aren’t regularly using bear canisters ...

Even though bear encounters are becoming more prevalent along the Appalachian Trail and wildlife-resistant food storage is required in some areas, AT thru-hikers aren’t regularly using bear canisters ...

Gearing up for a winter escape? Choose wisely as locals say these Tennessee mountain towns are overrun as tourist crowds ...

Tucked away in the embrace of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bryson City delivers a slice of mountain paradise that feels like walking onto the set of a heartwarming film—except the breathtaking scenery ...

Great pizza tastes even better with red clay under your nails and Kentucky sky overhead – Miguel’s proves it with every pulled pork pie that emerges from their ovens, calling you back to the gorge ...

If you're embarking on the Appalachian Trail, you've probably seen images of this beautiful area in Virginia that's one of the hike's most photographed sites.

Kellenberger, who spent 41 years teaching middle school in Carson City, Mich., said she’d dreamed of hiking the 14-state ...

While trackpants and trainers have been a popular uniform for some time, the rise of "gorp-core" marks the next chapter in the casual book of style. The appetite for this phenomenon – defined as ...

As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on everything that crossed my desk over the past 12 months. I’ve spent spend hundreds of hours testing items and determining the “best of” across ...

If your idea of a perfect day includes adrenaline and fresh air, Charlotte’s U.S. National Whitewater Center belongs on your ...

Do you remember what happened in 2025? Here is our countdown of the top 10 most read local news stories published this year, based on page views: Many of these stories were made possible by the ...