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

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts ...

Hiking in national and state parks has become a sacred rhythm in my life. I’m blessed to live in North Carolina, which boasts ...

Bass Lake is just a short drive away, offering swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities in warmer months. The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway provides access to spectacular mountain vistas without the ...

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among ...

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina, isn’t merely transportation—it’s a portal to another time, ...

The heat is intense in Raleigh, so you may want to pack your bags and head to higher elevation areas in North Carolina. Here ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans both Tennessee and North Carolina, with the border running through the center of ...

Crews have reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross country highway for nine ...

Its not just breathtaking scenery that makes Great Smoky Mountains National Park one of the best road trip destinations for travelers within the U.S.

Abrams Falls Trail will close for three days for trail maintenance. But there are other hikes to waterfalls in the Great ...

Western NC offers a variety of budget-friendly family water activities this summer: Hiking to waterfalls, visiting splash ...