Ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad this fall for stunning foliage, river views, and scenic stops—plus there are also ...

From Conway Scenic Railroad to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, these rides will take you through America’s most beautiful ...

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best reader polls once again, earning spots on three different lists for outdoor fun. Polls released May 22 include Best ...

BRYSON CITY — Train enthusiasts with an eye for springtime scenery may want to make tracks to Bryson City in May for a trip through the Smoky Mountains. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

Tucked away in the North Carolina mountains, Bryson City feels like a storybook escape waiting to be discovered. This quiet ...

The Great Smokies are the most-visited national park in the country, so finding a quieter, more affordable spot to stay ...

Hidden deep in the Great Smoky Mountains lies a forgotten ghost town of crumbling cabins and mountain trails that tell the story of a lost era in Tennessee.

Though Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole have been through a lot since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region, Christmas isn't canceled. If you want to get on one classic ...

Ride through North Carolina’s fall wonderland on scenic trains that showcase brilliant autumn foliage at every turn.

One film set where Harrison Ford's character narrowly escaped with his life is still in place in the Smoky Mountains of ...

Hurricane Helene's damage can still be felt through many communities in western North Carolina.  Before you head out to enjoy fall in the mountains, check out our list of the top 10 attractions with ...