I follow a rough mountain road with Bernie to the summit, revisiting the spot where I camped with Brucey years ago. The air is freezing, the view endless, and the silence makes it all worth the climb.

(BPT) - Do you get misty-eyed recalling favorite childhood vacations? Remember watching the scenery roll by from the back seat with the windows down, feeling the warm sun on your back and sand between ...

Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www ...

Sleep under the stars in a galaxy far, far away...but still close to everything in the Smoky Mountains! We have highlighted several places to stay in the Smoky Mountains throughout the years. From ...

SEVIER COUNTY, TN. (WLOS) — An agreement to keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) open despite the federal government shutdown has been extended by nine days, according to the nonprofit ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dolly Parton has 11 brothers and sisters, many of whom are also in show business. Here's where you can ...

American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is currently facing health challenges. She is 79 and lost her husband Carl Dean earlier this year, who was 82. On October 7, 2025, ...

Even as the federal government shutdown shows no sign of ending, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will continue to be fully operational for another 10 days thanks to more money from state and local ...

CAROL. THANK YOU JANE. THIS TIME OF YEAR, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HITS TOURISM SEASON STRIDE. BUT WITH THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UNDERWAY, ONE POPULAR NATIONAL PARK COULD PARTIALLY SHUT DOWN. OUR PEYTON ...

It was the middle of August, a bit hot and humid these days, and I found myself thinking about spring. Not next year’s vernal season, but the one I enjoyed some five months ago. As I work the writer’s ...