Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the mountain ridges of Tennessee and North Carolina, drawing visitors from ...

National Spoil Your Dog Day is coming with treats and belly rubs, as pet owners across the country plan their time, care and ...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) have reached a new partnership agreement for black bear rehabilitation in Tennessee.             During the course ...

History Q&A: Appalachian Identity and the Tennessee Valley Authority Historian Mark T. Banker talks the different facets of east Tennessee identity, watching “Wild River” with his dad, and the dangers ...

Joshua Sparks, at Sparks' Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.

While cats and dogs can be brought inside to cool, conditioned air on especially hot days, that's not as easy for horses and other large animals. They actually do now make air conditioning units ...

The longest road trip of the regular season for Oregon State football is all the way to Boone, North Carolina, where the Beavers will take on Appalachian State.

A species hiding in plain sight Orfelia fultoni —sometimes referred to as foxfire flies or dismalites— are glowworms found only in the Appalachian region.

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in ...

From black bears to copperheads, discover the most common animals you’ll encounter on the AT—and how to stay safe in the wilderness.

The Appalachian Trail, stretching approximately 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, offers one of North America's most spectacular natural experiences.