Despite being one of the top mountain towns in the U.S. with the best hikes, its crowded nature leaves some tourists craving quieter towns that are at the Great Smoky Mountains' d ...

April through June is when the 5,000+ elevation areas on mountain slopes start to see blooms. Desert mariposa, blackbush, beavertail cactus, and desert fiddleneck wildflowers begin blooming around ...

I’ve spent years exploring these lesser-known West Virginia state parks, and let me tell you – they’re the perfect antidote ...

"Jacob’s ladder is a great native perennial companions for azaleas, especially those that bloom earlier in spring," Starkey ...

Tammy Gallant woke up at 4 a.m. one fall morning.

Tammy Gallant woke up at 4 a.m. one fall morning.

In late spring, the trail is also lined with mountain laurel, rhododendrons, and trilliums. Photograph by Jesse Thornton, Alamy Stock Photo Flower petals on the forest floor at New River Gorge ...

When the mountain laurel and rhododendrons bloom in late spring, this trail transforms into a tunnel of pink and white blossoms that create an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The more challenging Raven ...

Stargazers can expect at least four interesting astronomical events in April – from a pink, full micromoon to a "celestial smiley face" alignment. The biggest will be the Lyrid meteor shower ...

A beautiful way to add more color to your garden is by planting flowering shrubs. These 26 options provide stunning foliage and blooms for you to enjoy.

Wildfire also changes habitat — opening canopy or burning back understory, such as mountain laurel or rhododendron that grow densely in areas, meaning more sunlight and the proliferation of ...