Mile-long cave system near Great Smoky Mountains.

A charming monument to a very special dog.

This chicken coop pays homage to a classic architectural style made famous throughout the southern United States.

The art studio of an early 20th-century painter, hidden amid the Great Smoky Mountains.

An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This building contains handprints that are well over a century old.

In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.

Abandoned for 60 years, this submerged bridge was completely forgotten until the lake was drained.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

Where you can experience the story of Appalachia, as told by Appalachians.

This former hunting grounds that once attracted U.S. presidents and other luminaries. Now it’s a privately owned research reserve dedicated to environmental sciences.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

This structure among the trees was the result of divine inspiration.

The remains of the iconic train crash from the movie The Fugitive can still be found rusting along the Great Smoky Railroad.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

Cherokee alphabet, proof of ancient North American Jews, or just a hoax?

Step past the gas pumps and into a fine French bistro.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.

A historic blockhouse and trading post give a glimpse into the early colonial history of South Carolina.

This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.