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Sure, we're still a month away from the start of spring. But the daffodils are starting to pop and the first hints of green are appearing on the trees. So naturally, that means it's time to start ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States. Every year, over 12 million people visit the national park and its surrounding towns. Gatlinburg, Pigeon ...

The holidays are all about family, food, and festivities, but why not add field trips to that list? Here are six destinations within driving distance, perfect for enjoying a relaxing mini-vacation ...

In a pandemic, what’s more appealing than a secluded cabin in the mountains? Unless you count the Porcupine Mountains — aka The Porkies — in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which barely graze 2,000 ...