Roads and scenic routes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park continue to reopen one month after Hurricane Helene caused “substantial damage” in the area. Foothills Parkway East near Cosby is the ...

Embrace September in mountain lodges where golden light, serene trails, and timeless charm create retreats filled with ...

Discover the best scenic fall drives in U.S. national parks, from golden aspens in Colorado to fiery ridges in Virginia.

The fall foliage viewing season is arriving, and millions of travelers are mapping out quick escapes before the autumn hues ...

Updated September 2025 by Katie Leigh Matthews Locomotive travel invites us back to a simpler time and an unhurried, ...

When considering a National Park vacation, many might imagine a road trip through the Western States, with red rocks, canyons, and deserts everywhere. And while I absolutely recommend that trip, you ...

For some people, renting a car, or jumping in their vehicle, and hitting the open road is their idea of an ideal of a ...

It's that time of year again. The morning air is crisp and the leaves are starting to show hints of bright red, yellow and orange hues which, in a few weeks, will paint the Tennessee mountains into ...

Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile round-trip hike to Charlies Bunion. This scenic rock formation was exposed in ...

Listen, I know Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes the gold when it comes to fall foliage in Tennessee. Even popular ...

Set your GPS for one of these inviting small towns, and you’ll find world-class performing arts, standout restaurants, and ...