Gatlinburg got its name from Radford Gatlin, who opened a general store in the then-tiny hamlet in 1856. For nearly a century thereafter, the town was quiet, sleepy and largely off the map; few peo...

Where they were once considered afterthoughts for those who were looking for last minute ways to kill a little time, today’s vineyards are sought out specifically by oenophiles and other wine lover...

While some people are perfectly content to have a traditional ceremony at a church in their own local community, more and more people are turning to destination weddings to add a bit of pizzazz and...

No matter what part of the United States you’re vacationing in, there is bound to be a great hiking trail, biking trail, swimming hole or other outdoor place where you can get in a bit of fun and e...

From the Canadian border to the Rio Grande - and from the easternmost point in Maine to the westernmost point in Washington State - the United States is positively brimming with fascinating places ...

There’s something to be said for places that enjoy the very best of all four seasons. While ultra-warm locales have many perks, the drawback is that they don’t experience “real” falls, winters and ...