Just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, is a beautiful lake park surrounded by the Black Mountains. It's a perfect escape for relaxing swims and walks.

If you're looking for more options, rent a kayak and cruise the lake ... extend your North Carolina activities to include rock climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park, roughly four hours from ...

Just moved to Charlotte and ready to get on the water? This guide breaks down the best public access points for swimming, ...

The Catawba County-owned park opened in Sherrills Ford ... experiencing significant declines in the North Carolina Piedmont region,” Ruark said. Lake Norman water quality will improve ...

LAKE LURE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A North Carolina town is working to re-open a parking hiking trail that was damaged by Helene. Chimney Rock State Park was closed after the storm. The Town of Lake ...