This gorgeous trail in North Carolina is part of the "Grand Canyon of the East" and features unique rock formations and a ...

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

Sunset at Cowee Mountain Overlook deserves its own special category of natural wonder. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the sky becomes a canvas for colors that seem almost artificially enhanced – ...

Access along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens and near Mount Michell State Park is expected to reopen fall 2025, parkway staff have said.

As the summer season gets into full swing, National Park Service officials remind Blue Ridge Parkway visitors and neighbors that there’s much to enjoy on the Parkway this season. With multiple ...

Large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway remain closed in Western North Carolina. Which areas might reopen in late summer, early fall?

With many campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers opening on the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend, the National Park Service reminds visitors to plan ahead for a memorable experience.

Parkway-wide, NC/VA – With many campgrounds, picnic areas, and visitor centers opening on the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend, the National Park Service reminds park visitors and neighbors to plan ...

A map shows the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke. The 469-mile road stretches from Virginia to North Carolina. National Park Service map ...