The Smokies are known for the steep drop in elevation and rushing streams that lead to waterfalls. Over the years, those ...

the Smoky River near Kanopolis flows calmly downstream in this June 11 photo. The river offers canoeing, kayaking and a peek at history and wildlife. Hutchinson? Take a slow float down the Smoky.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee National Forest, Cumberland Gap, and more create an exquisite natural ...