Uncle Johnny's Hostel, on the Appalachian Trail near Erwin, Tennessee was impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in 2024. Owner Terry Wise laments the loss of the nearby Chestoa Bridge, which still hasn't been rebuilt.
Deep in the backcountry of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at the end of a long gravel road, hikers are still finding signs at trailheads with a simple message — “closed.”
Signs in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park still warn of dangerous conditions on some trails.
The annual elk breeding season, known as the rut, gets underway in September in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors must keep at least 50 yards, or 150 feet, away from elk.
As the tallest point east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell in Yancey County, NC draws nearly 100,000 visitors annually, according to the National Park Service.
Travel on the Blue Ridge Parkway beyond Mount Mitchell is still not possible. A National Park Service map says repairs should be completed in late 2026.
As the tallest point east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell in Yancey County, NC draws nearly 100,000 visitors annually, according to the National Park Service.
Travel on the Blue Ridge Parkway beyond Mount Mitchell is still not possible. A National Park Service map says repairs should be completed in late 2026.
Uncle Johnny's Hostel, on the Appalachian Trail near Erwin, Tennessee was impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in 2024. Owner Terry Wise laments the loss of the nearby Chestoa Bridge, which still hasn't been rebuilt.
The annual elk breeding season, known as the rut, gets underway in September in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors must keep at least 50 yards, or 150 feet, away from elk.
