Wintry weather has brought closures to roads as well as schools in Western North Carolina on Thursday, Jan. 15.

There’s no shortage of public land to explore in America, but when it comes to unforgettable scenery, easy access, and ...

North Carolina is full of secrets that even locals don’t always know about, hidden in misty mountains, dense forests, ...

In the Great Smoky Mountains, an auxiliary team of élite outdoorsmen answers the call when park-goers’ hikes, climbs, and ...

What’s better than the fantastic spring vacation that you’ve waited all winter for? A spring break that doesn’t make your wallet or bank account sob with financial angst. Don’t get me wrong, I ...

The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, outlining the economic impact of ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Blue Ridge Conservancy purchased Howard Knob to protect 74 acres for climbers. Site features gneiss boulder fields offering technical ...

Firefighters are battling a 20-acre blaze near the Rutherford County village of Chimney Rock that ignited on New Year's Eve, officials said. At about 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, the town of Lake Lure began ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min A Triad real estate investor is ...

As flu cases have continued to rise across North Carolina, health experts have been urging residents to get vaccinated. But is it too late to get the shot now? State data from the N.C. Department of ...

The new year is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive fireworks display? However, North Carolina law prohibits certain fireworks, even in the spirit of ushering in 2026. So ...