The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

Roads and areas of the popular park often close for safety reasons during wintertime. Even so, “winter is a beautiful time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains,” National Park Service ...

Found on every continent, lichen is an extraordinary organism adapted to survive in every habitat except seawater.

Explore Worlds End State Park, an enchanting winter destination in Pennsylvania, especially after it snows. Go hiking, ...

Explore South Carolina's great inland sea during the off season and you'll enjoy peace, quiet, and endless adventures.

Those who want to visit the mountains in Colorado without the hassle of driving may want to try the Amtrak Winter Park Express. Affectionately nicknamed the "Ski Train," it is a fantastic option ...

The recent frigid temperatures have created dangerous conditions, but they have also transformed the Pisgah National Forest ...

Ahead of the weekend's forecast winter weather, U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road between Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina, is closed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.