NPCA works to preserve landscapes and wildlife in the East’s last fully connected wilderness with its Safe Passage ...

If you're looking to explore the Appalachian Trail while in Asheville ... The summit – at 5,720 feet – affords views of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee on a clear ...

Conservationists and supporters of Southern Appalachia's Benton MacKaye Trail hope the third time's a charm for a bipartisan ...

Earl Shaffer / Earl Shaffer Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History One of Earl Shaffer’s slides shows the crestline boundary between North Carolina and Tennessee.

North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are a beautiful region that's ripe for exploration by travelers, especially with this ...

As visitors consider spring and summer travel, NPCA offers updates on national parks recovering from damage caused by ...

Joedy VanVelzen and his team of veterans made it out of the Smoky Mountains National Park and into Hot Springs, North Carolina ... The Best Watches Under $500 South Korea announces over $23 ...

Other scenic drives mentioned are the Waterfall Byway, Appalachian ... North Carolina's most popular highway." Writers suggested the following stops: Begin your journey by hiking to the 2,285-foot ...

In 2025, the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates 100 years of measuring the skills, endurance and heart of thousands of intrepid adventurers.

For example, Max Patch, a popular Appalachian Trail spot in North Carolina known for its 360-degree vistas, was busting at the seams with campers after a series of posts about the views went viral.