Another WNC classic, the Nantahala Byway guides travelers through 43 miles of the Nantahala Forest, including 20 miles ...

Discover this breathtaking, underrated wine region nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains boasting scenic ...

All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual viewing opportunity for synchronous fireflies in June despite some operational changes. Vehicle lottery and peak view dates are expected to ...

Murphy softball played its first two Smoky Mountain Conference games last week against Swain County and fell in both. However, the Lady Bulldogs did get a big win over Smoky Mountain. To ...

Six out of 10 campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed. Vehicle free days in Cade Cove will begin in June this year instead of May. Some picnic areas and pavilions are closed ...

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website. Regional advocacy ...

However, these estimates have not been independently verified. Fishermen catch, release great white shark off Cape Hatteras (COURTESY: LUKE BEARD) The encounter highlights the importance of ...

This is how I feel about a Raleigh to the Great Smoky Mountains road trip. Yes ... Wander around Historic Bethabara Park, the very first Moravian settlement in NC, or see more of that history in the ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well ...

ASHEVILLE - Almost six months after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina ... the Blue Ridge Mountains from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National ...

ASHEVILLE - Almost six months after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina, some major regional ... parkway that ...