Experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous insect: the Asian needle ant.

Zain Shah and fishing buddy Kevin Foley, 18, came with a plan to fish until dark and then camp for the night, he says. The ...

Explore essential identification tips, safety practices, and bite responses for copperheads in North Carolina.

Rescue crews took an extended journey to help out a hiker in Avery County.The North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team ...

Copperhead snakes are slithering through SC just in time for the summer, and residents are reporting sightings.

A 250-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway winds through western North Carolina, yielding views of mountains, waterfalls, and other natural wonders. With both the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and ...

It’s not just the rain. While it may seem like snakes slither out in droves during a storm, the truth is more complex.

Wildfires have already burned more than 24,000 acres this year, so packing an evacuation kit and tracking fire maps are ...

Travelers in search of charming downtown areas, outdoor recreation, and sweeping vistas should set their sights on these North Carolina mountain towns.

The hardy reptiles are the Northernmost known snakes on the continent. Photo courtesy Karl LarsenPhoto courtesy Karl Larsen After a long winter cold winter, wildlife in the North is chomping at the ...