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Be Elk Smart and admire North Carolina’s elk from a safe distance to avoid injury
Maggie Valley is a popular elk-spotting area. There have been recent reports of dangerously close interactions and people ...
This NC swimming hole is named one of the best in the country: Here's how to get there
Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the swimming hole is accessible with a relatively easy hike.
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Park Headquarters Road in Smokies to close through September
A road leading to several trails and a visitor center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed beginning July 1.
Tired of I-40? Here's how to get from Knoxville to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg on backroads
Skip the interstate and explore routes to the Great Smoky Mountains! The bonus is these trips are absolutely gorgeous.
NC man's homeowners insurance soars 41% in one year due to 'consent to rate' clause
A North Carolina homeowner was stunned by a 41% increase in his insurance premium, despite no claims or changes to his policy ...
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Opinion: Is the Biltmore Estate a ‘tourist trap?’ Well, maybe a little bit, but it’s also an economic engine
Sure, you can walk for free in Dupont State Forest or Pisgah National Forest, or for a small fee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (daily parking tags are $5). My wife and I also do a lot of ...
Two Florida places top list for ‘Best Free Attractions in US.’ Here’s where they are
While Florida is home to some of the top attractions in the world, they can get pretty pricey. However, two free attractions ...