That place actually exists, and it’s called Banner Elk, North Carolina. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 3,701 feet, Banner Elk offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and ...

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina, isn’t just a train ride—it’s a time machine disguised as a locomotive, chugging through some of the most breathtaking scenery this ...

Clint North has registered 1,988 acres in Pender County with North Carolina’s Natural Heritage Program, one of only three property owners in the state to register 1,000 acres or more with the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's plan to rescind its roadless rule simply to allow more logging in our national forests ...

A North Carolina city is “on the rebound” — and ranks among the nation’s best places to visit. Asheville is No. 3 on a list ...

Find the best road trips for summer adventures across the U.S. Expert-tested routes to national parks, fly fishing, and ...

From vinegar tang to ketchup blends, here are North Carolina BBQ styles that outsiders always mix up—and why these regional ...

Western North Carolina roadless areas like Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness could soon be opened to road construction and ...

It’s a challenging time for national park research. One dedicated atmospheric scientist is soldiering on anyway.

The publication has given attention to WNC many times, including coolest towns for summer vacations, most beautiful drives and strangest attractions this year alone. A new list, honoring nine towns as ...

President Donald Trump announced Saturday on that the U.S. conducted successful military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. North Carolina lawmakers react to the announcement.

What to know about the James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurant owner who took home their first award for debut cookbook ...