Take North Carolina train trips offering scenic views, winding through mountains, forests, and rivers for a relaxing and ...

Discover these holiday train rides around the South, featuring visits with Santa, festive decorations and special themed ...

Looking for the perfect family vacation in the mountains? My Florida-based family loves Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, ...

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s beloved Polar Express Train Ride returns this season, taking families on a 1¼-hour round-trip journey from the Bryson City Depot to a glittering “North Pole.” As ...

The current plan, spearheaded by Sevier County, keeps the nation's most visited park operational through Nov. 2. It costs roughly $85,000 per day to keep the park open, with funds coming from local ...

From the beautiful colors of the leaves in the fall to the stunning snowy landscapes in the winter, train rides in the U.S. can offer some of the most unique and wonderful ways to see the country. You ...

Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views you won’t find anywhere else. In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4 ...

While the federal government shutdown has furloughed federal employees and canceled programs at national parks across the country, all programs and areas of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open during the government shutdown. Two of its four visitor centers are open. The park has 275 full-time employees and 140 seasonal employees. The most visited ...

Though taking the train in Europe has long been a favorite way to travel, it has become increasingly popular in the U.S. Once considered by many to be old-fashioned, train travel is becoming more ...

A fall getaway to the Grand Canyon can also include seeing the changing colors of the leaves. One way to pair the two experiences is a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway, where travelers can see high ...