Spending time in nature can lead to “improved health, quality of life, and well-being” in older people, according to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. But sleeping ...

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The Natural State is home to majestic mountains (White Rock Mountain is an ancient wonder ... Stay in a historic replica cabin in Medora, North Dakota, near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This cozy ...

In the distance are ski lifts and postcard-perfect peaked mountains. At the last parking lot is a new lodge into which people traipse with bagged skis slung over their shoulders. There’s slush ...

APRIL 4 (UPDATE) — The National Park Service announced on Friday, April 4 that the burn ban at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been lifted. Campfires and charcoal use are permitted ...

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website. Regional advocacy ...

I also saw the Walker Sisters Cabin in the Little Greenbrier area. The Walker sisters are known to have been born and raised in the Smoky Mountains, and even when the national park was established ...

When I look back on my many years of travel, my most memorable trips involved staying at small properties—especially bed-and-breakfasts. On one North Carolina trip, the innkeeper sat down with my ...

From the cabins to the main lodge, the vibe is Wild West meets high luxury and it's no wonder that Triple Creek perennially lands on our World’s Best List. Bordering Great Smoky Mountains ...