From timber rattlesnakes to garter snakes, discover which snakes live along the Appalachian Trail—and how to stay safe during ...

Korey Hampton sees progress every day as she works along the French Broad River. But, nine months after Hurricane Helene, ...

The trail would designate new land for hiking, paddling and cycling through Catawba, Lincoln and Gaston counties ...

This hidden gem in the High Country serves up cool temps, charming shops, and easy access to unforgettable outdoor fun.

From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected ...

It doesn't take a safari or a remote jungle trek to witness wild animals in their natural settings. Across the U.S., ...

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.

That place actually exists, and it’s called Banner Elk, North Carolina. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation ...

In addition to Smarts Mountain, the Appalachian Trail covers most of the Presidential Range, offering more miles above ...

When you decide to hike the daunting Appalachian Trail, the best time of year to start and end your hike depends on what ...

The trail will follow the South Fork River from Jacob Fork Park in Catawba County to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Gaston ...