How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

A mountain range straddling Tennessee and North Carolina is one of the most beautiful on the Appalachian Trail, where hikes cross flower-filled forests.

COLUMBIA — Madina Okot, a 6-foot-6 center from Mississippi State committed to South Carolina women's basketball on April 21 and officially signed, the school announced April 22. Okot posted on ...

Located in Bear Mountain State Park, the trail is part of the ... although the start of Popolopen Gorge Trail, which starts at Route 9W just south of Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, is ...

After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...