One of the most popular waterfalls in the North Carolina mountains has reopened after it closed for two years. The National Forest Service wanted to improve access to the Catawba Falls in McDowell ...

The falls are only a half-mile hike from the Parkway and provide a welcome respite on a hot summer day, but be sure to check ...

Asheville is a popular summer hiking destination, but some trails nearby are even prettier in winter. Here are the five best ...

With temperatures slowly rising to the balmy Western North Carolina summer standard, and old favorites reopening to visitors, it's a great time to start planning a hike. There are countless trails in ...

These little-known hiking trails in North Carolina are perfect for beginner hikers looking to get outside and enjoy Mother ...

Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer; There are plenty of ways to enjoy the warm weather in Western North Carolina, including the area's many waterfalls.

Summer is heating up and it's getting harder to spend time outside, beautiful as it may be. Luckily, the clear cold water in the creeks, streams and waterfalls of Western North Carolina offers an ...

National Parks Service members found the victim 150 feet below the overlook. A woman who was hiking through Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina this weekend fell 150 feet from an overlook to her ...