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Enjoy the Smokies from the slopes
Visitors from around the globe flock to the Smoky Mountain region to hit the slopes and enjoy a day skiing or snowboarding. If you’re visiting the Smoky Mountains this winter or planning a trip for the future, there are a slew of destination options. Read more
Jan 20, 2024
He's walking the walk
Paul Curtin balanced himself on a pile of rocks and raised both fists over his head. The 57-year-old stood next to a weathered wooden sign, its white lettering almost gone: “Katahdin: Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail.” Read more
Jan 20, 2024
A Conversation with the Captain of Wilderness Wildlife Week
Jon Elder is a fifth-generation native of Sevier County, Tennessee, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. As special events manager for the City of Pigeon Forge, he’s also at the helm of Wilderness Wildlife Week. Read more
Nov 25, 2023
On the Trail in the Smokies
No stretch of road—long or short—in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has generated nearly as much controversy and ill will over the years as the 6.5-mile Lakeview Drive near Bryson City. Read more
Nov 25, 2023
A Trail for All Seasons
When I moved to Western North Carolina in my mid-20s, every weekend was a hike, and every hike was a destination: the grassy bald of Max Patch, the sweeping view from Sams Knob, the 100-foot falls at Ramsey Cascades. Read more
Nov 25, 2023
From An Indoor Classroom to the Great World Outdoors
To catch a fish, I had to think like a fish. That realization led me from teaching math to a new career as an outdoor guide. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
A Bit More of a Challenge
Say you’ve reached a point in your golf game where you feel that you’re making progress—the drives are straighter, the chip shots are more accurate, and the putts are falling with greater frequency. You want a bit more of a challenge. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
A Conversation With the National Parks’ Veterans Ambassador
The National Parks Conservation Association has been around for 104 years, but its veterans outreach program has only existed for two. Read more
Oct 1, 2023