If you do choose to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park during your visit to North Carolina, there are plenty of hiking trails and a number of waterfalls that may leave you in awe.

Deep in the heart of the mountains of Western North Carolina, you'll find the town of Highlands. It's a location that draws ...

North Carolina offers diverse ways to ... by Heidi Finley Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours ...

Rows of nostalgic, low-slung motor lodges rest on the aprons of towering mountains. A population just double that of the LSU ...

Explore a quieter side to Pilot Mountain State Park in North Carolina. The Pilot Creek Trail is a secluded forest adventure that you'll keep coming back to.

The Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower Trail is the strangest hiking trail name in North Carolina. Read on to discover how it earned its unique name.

Jim Knowles, a Durham, North Carolina, resident who teaches ... that are within 30 minutes of each other, hiking fans also can use the guide as a starting point for vacation planning and combine ...

North Carolina that bore the brunt of damage ... After almost two months since Hurricane Helene hit, 100 miles of hiking trail land is being cleared for hikers. The extensive damage shut down ...

North Carolina offers diverse ways to experience ... explore mountain communities like Boone and Bryson City, where hiking trails and shops have rebounded after storms. Dive into local nature ...