Located close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a stunning national forest known for its endless hiking trails and array of outdoor activities.

The 293-foot waterfall pours off a basalt cliff into a stone amphitheater in the mountains, bathing the forest in a fine mist as the water crashes into the boulders below.

The U.S. Forest Service closed these campgrounds and trails, located northeast of Lake Shasta and near the Green Fire burn area.

The Glen Ellis Falls Scenic Area has reopened after a reconstruction and rehabilitation project, White Mountain National Forest officials recently announced.

More adventurous travelers can step off the beaten path to find Lemolo Falls, a 165-foot horsetail waterfall found deeper in the Cascade Mountains. Hikers can see the waterfall from either side of ...