The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene has reopened to the public. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other ...

If you’ve ever wandered through a deep valley and heard the wind shriek, you know the feeling: goosebumps, awe, and sometimes ...

Ticks live in North Carolina year-round, and can transmit serious illnesses such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky ...

Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina is exactly that kind of revelation – a sprawling 5,000-acre sanctuary where solitude isn’t just possible, it’s practically guaranteed.

We often drive to Maggie Valley, North Carolina, which is just outside Asheville. The mountain town has so much for our ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the ...

Gorges State Park is like nature’s water park, minus the long lines and overpriced snacks. This place gets over 80 inches of ...

This North Carolina Mountain Town Hosts One Of America’s Biggest Summer Arts Celebrations Nestled the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone transforms into a cultural hotspot each summer showcasing ...

An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene reopened to the public on Friday, nine months after the storm brought historic flooding, … ...

If you've been searching for your next weekend getaway or simply want to support those living in the western North Carolina mountains, Burnsville is the ideal place to start.