The Ultimate East Coast Road Trip Itinerary

An East Coast road trip is a healthy mix of historic cities, scenic landscapes and coastal charm, all within relatively short driving distances. From national parks to historical landmarks, these must ...

Fall color moves down WNC's mountains; Where can you find peak color around Asheville?

Western Northern Carolina's highest elevation are past peak, but fall color is moving down the slopes. Where can leaf peepers look for peak color?
Fauquier Now

Shenandoah National Park Trust secures funding for major trail restoration at Dark Hollow Falls

The Dark Hollow Falls Trail, one of Shenandoah National Park's most heavily trafficked trails, will be restored, thanks to ...
WYFF

Great Smoky Mountains National Park faces partial closure amid government shutdown

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 ...
komonews

Government shutdown threatens National Weather Service paychecks

A storm brought powerful winds that downed trees and power lines in multiple areas of western Washington this weekend. Lynnanne Nguyen,KOMONewsReporter TOPICS: SEATTLE (KOMO) — Thousands of National ...
E&E

At two beloved national parks, few signs of shutdown pain

Visitors flocked to Gettysburg National Military Park and Shenandoah National Park over the fall weekend. The 55th North Carolina Infantry Regiment outflanked the federal government shutdown without a ...
WATE 6 On Your Side

‘I was so excited’ Great Smoky Mountains National Park fully reopens

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) —Full operations have now resumed at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday morning, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. This comes after a ...
AOL

The Epic 3-Mile Trail in Shenandoah National Park That's Worth the Climb

Going for a hike in Shenandoah National Park almost always means a climb-whether you’re hiking to an overlook or making your way back to the trailhead from a waterfall tucked away in a ravine. While ...
AOL

This Quaint Virginia Town Has Gorgeous Mountain Views And Easy Access To Shenandoah National Park

Are you a beach person or a mountain person? If you fall in the either camp, the South is a treasure trove of places to explore. But when fall and winter come around, something about a mountain town ...
The New York Times

Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services. By Chris Hippensteel As the government shutdown enters its first full week, travelers planning visits to ...
Sun Journal

Shutdown doesn’t deter visitors at Acadia National Park. For now.

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WATE 6 On Your Side

Full operations to resume at Great Smoky Mountains National Park despite shutdown

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Full operations at Great Smoky Mountains National Park will resume this weekend as state and local governments have come together to fund normal services. While some areas ...